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Doctors would order an IV of Hypertonic solution to provide the patient with extra calories. It is also used in patients who need electrolytes.

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Why is it important for an iv solution to have salts in it?

There are a few things that is good about IV solution and salt. The body needs salt and water. Not only that but if someone were to be given plain water, their cells would take in too much water and get damaged or burst and that will damage the body. The salt in the IV solution should be about the same percentage of water and salt as healthy cell.


Why is it important for an IV solution to have salts in it and what would happen if you were given pure water in an IV?

The solution must have the same percentage of water as healthy cells have, or the cells will take in too much water and be damaged/killed.


How much time is required to administer 200ml of glucose iv solution?

40mn


What is an isotonic solution used for?

An IV solution should be isotonic to the blood so that the injected solution does not disrupt the fluid balance in the patient. If the solution is hypertonic, the patient may become dehydrated as the solution pulls water out of the patient's body tissues and into the blood stream. This can also cause severe problems with high blood pressure, as the blood volume can increase dramatically from this. If the solution is hypotonic, the patient may become edematous as the solution diffuses into the patient's body tissues. This can also cause severe problems with dependent edema and electrolyte loss. However, in some cases a doctor will deliberately choose a hypertonic or hypotonic solution for IV injection in certain medical emergencies.


What would be the overall charge in any IV solution. Why?

Because any solution have equal number of positive and negative ions, thus becomes neutral.

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What is an example of a hypertonic IV solution?

Dextrose 20%


What is the classification of the IV solution D50?

D50 solution is a hypertonic solution.


Is D5W Isotonic or Hypertonic?

Normal Saline Solution in 5% Dextrose or D5NSS is a hypertonic solution. It can be used for the temporary treatment of shock if plasma expanders are not available. However, do not administer this IV for clients with cardiac or renal conditions.


What are the examples of hypertonic solutions with their effects?

Saline solution with a highter concentration the 0.9% are hypertonic as are soutions that contain 10% dextrose. Combinations of hypertonic solutions are 0.9% NACl with 5% Dextrose or higher. These solutions when given IV will draw fluid out of the cells or intersticial tissues and into the blood stream then ideally will be forced through the kidneys into the urine for evacuation. If a person has overhydration, or edema a hypertonic solution may be used to draw it out.


Why does IV contrast cause fluid shifts?

its to do with osmotic pressure and osmolality of the iv contrast, usually when a hypertonic solution is injected it pushes the ECF (extra cellular fluid) into blood plasma, this is because the solution has a greater osmotic pressure and osmolality than normal fluid.


When a solution is hypertonic?

Let us put hypotonic into the mix. Hyper is more, hypo is less so that puts -tonic right in the middle, as a reference point. That reference point is also called equilibrium. When a solution contains more solute that it would normally contain at equilibrium it is hypertonic, and when a solution has dissolved in it less than the amount of solute that it would normally contain at equilibrium it is hypotonic.


What are the three IV solution types?

In order to be non-toxic it must be isotonic with blood, so we have the salines, normal saline (.9%), ringers lactate, ... and the sugars: in water, in quarter normal, in half normal plus the specials (amino acids to try and prevent starvation)


Do you need an iv for a mri?

No. Some doctors will order MRI with contrast to facilitate better imaging of some body structures. It is not absolutely necessary to have an IV for an MRI but if your doctor believes it is beneficial to have a the MRI with contrast then it best to consent and have the IV.


What is clafagyl iv solution?

It's an antibiotic/antifungal in IV form.


What is the difference between a hypertonic needle and a hypotonic needle?

A hypotonic needle is a needle that is a non coring needle. A hypertonic needle is a coring needle. Both of these needles are used in IV's with a hypotonic needle used for hypotonic solutions.


What Intravenous solution is used for unconscious patients?

Often, the easiest way to get meds, liquids or nutrition into an unconscious patient is via IV. IV's then are used in order to: * Rehydrate * Feed * Medicate


What type of solution is used in an IV solution that is pumped into your body?

There are a numbers of types of IVs, depending on the patient's needs. If she is dehydrated, then the IV may be a saline solution. For other needs, perhaps lactate of Ringer's solution. Medicines and pain-relievers can be given by IV, as well.