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How long can a bottled normal saline stay in the fluid warmer?
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What iv fluid is dilantin most compatible with?
Normal Saline.
What is the only fluid that is used with blood transfusions?
Saline. Sometimes referred to as normal saline or 0.9% NaCl.
Why is normal saline given after blood transfusion?
Normal saline is the only IV fluid which is compatible with our blood. Given before to flush blood from the iv catheter and after to rinse it to make the site patent.
What is the definition of fluid bolus?
A fluid bolus is the rapid administration of IV fluid (ex. normal saline or lactated ringers) given to increase intravascular volume.
Could Normal Saline IV fluid spilled on hands cause a salty taste in mouth?
If your mouth touched your hands =]
To what body fluid is saline isotonic?
0.9% saline is isotonic to blood.
What solution should be used in starting a blood transfusion?
The only iv fluid used to start a blood transfusion in normal saline.
What IV fluids can be infused with blood?
The only IV fluid that can be administered simultaneously w/ blood is Normal Saline Solution 0.9%.
Why to use RBC diluting fluid for counting?
You can use any isotonic solution like Normal Saline Solution (NSS), Hayem's and Gower's.
Can saline solution such as for contact lenses work as a fluid to use in syringes to do practice injections?
Saline is often used for some injections anyway, and it is a perfect practise fluid.
Can you use a normal syringe for insulin?
Normal saline is the recommended mix with regular insulin when used as an IV. It is the prescribed treatment for diabetic acidosis. The additional fluid is necessary not only to help disperse the insulin but also to fully hydrate the system and assist the pancreas and kidneys in flushing the system.
What iv solution do you use to rehydrate an unconcious person?
Normal saline is usually used when the reason of unconsciousness is unknown. The use of fluids is limited to normal saline and ringers lactate, or lactated ringers is used for fluid replacement in the case of blood loss as it acts as a volume replacement, keeping the blood pressure up.
