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D5W is a preparation of IV solution that has 5% dextrose in pure water (so no salt, unlike normal saline which contains salt). It is mainly used to maintain a patient's blood sugar if they are not able to eat for some reason, as would be the case before a surgery, or if you were worried about them becoming hypoglycemic.
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Why not use D5W in blood transfusion?
The Dextrose in D5W can cause the breakdown of the RBC's membrane and it will no longer be effective in carrying hemoglobin and thus oxygen.
How many calories are in 1000 ml of d5w?
there are 170 calories in 1L D5W
Will dilantin crysalize with d5w?
no
What medication will cystylize with d5w?
dilantin
Can Valium IV crystallize with D5W?
no
What will crystallize when mixed in D5W?
Dilantin
What is d5w ph level?
c.a. 5.0
Can you mix d5w and dexamethasone?
No, causes crystallization
Is d5w the same as 5 percent dextrose?
no
What medication will crystallize when mix with D5W?
dexamthasone
Will D5W lower sodium level?
Yes
How many grams of dextrose are in 750mL of D5W?
I am not sure about this one. But I do know how much grams of dextrose is there in 700 ml. You can find this by calculating. 5% of dextrose is present in 100ml of D5W meaning 5gm in 100ml. Therefore in 700ml of d5w contains: 7×5= 35gm. So 700ml=35gm. Hence 750 ml of D5W= Something around 35 gram of dextrose.
