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When an individual has excessive bleeding, their blood is exiting their system faster than blood is being produced and supplied in the body. By supplying saline to the victim, it raises their volume of fluid in their body as well as contributing to keep their blood pressure elevated too in order to help prevent further shock. This is a temporary solution, in order to keep the patient as stable as possible on the way to definitive care such as the hospital. If not re-supplied with actually blood or the bleeding does not subside, they will bleed out, lose oxygen, and die.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoblood loss and/or dehydration depletes the chemical balance in the body. the saline solution hydrates, and restores the balance.
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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.
Is normal saline given for low blood pressure or do you give lactated ringers?
NS
Can sterile saline be used interchangeably with injectable saline?
no sterile saline cannot be used because strile saline is different from injectable saline. strile saline is used for irrigating the wound and injectable saline in given intravenously
What is IV made of?
IV just stands for IntraVenous, so almost any fluid can be given that way, but the standard solution that is given is saline to which you can add whatever additive you need. Typical saline solution just contains sterile water and sodium chloride (salt). The concentration of the salt can vary depending on what it is needed for. Two of the more common concentrations are 0.9% (normal saline) which is isotonic to blood, and 0.45% (also called 1/2 normal saline), which is hypotonic to blood. Another common additive to saline is dextrose, which like saline comes in carrying concentrations. There are also some specialty IV solutions such as Ringers Lactate and Acitated Ringers, that are used in certain circumstances.
Should normal saline be given in hypertension?
yes
What is twice normal saline?
It is saline that has twice the concentration of salt as normal saline. Normal saline is 0.9% NaCl, so twice normal is 1.8% NaCl. Now I have a question. Is this ever given to patients?
Classification of intravenous fluids?
There are many things that can be given intravenously, with the most common being lactors ringer and saline. Volume expanders, blood-based products, blood substitutes, medications and nutrition may also be given intravenously.
What should you give someone to drink after they have been vomiting?
Saline water should be given to the patient who is vomitting, in some cases if the person has faced severe vomitting then we should first provide the medicine then give him/her ORS water.
Can lovenox be given iv?
Yes it can be given slow IV push and can be diluted with Normal Saline or D5W
You are assigned to care for a patient with severe blood lost who needs blood transfusion However the patient because of her religious beliefs refuses the therapy?
In this situation, it is important to respect the patient's autonomy and religious beliefs. You may need to involve a hospital ethics committee or consult with medical and legal experts to determine the next steps and potentially explore alternatives to blood transfusion, if available. It is crucial to maintain open communication with the patient and their family to ensure they are fully informed about the risks and benefits of the treatment options available.
Is blood really blue?
No, the blood is always red. The term,' blue blood' is given to noble people.
Why is sodium chloride 0.9 percent percent given?
This is a isotonic saline solution.
