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Why is saline solution infused into the bloodstream of a dehydrated person?
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∙ 9y ago
A saline solution is needed to treat a dehydrated person because salt is needed to transfer the water to the bloodstream. The salt makes the water more concentrated so it doesn't go in to the cells.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 15y agoWater with the proper ratio of salt is absorbed, and retained, by the body better than just water.
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∙ 15y agoSaline is basically water with a minuscule amount of sugar and salt, which is perfect to rehydrate a person who is dehydrated.
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When a person becomes dehydrated due to the loss of fluids and solutes saline solution water salts is infused into the bloodstream by medical personnel Why is saline solution used instead of pu?
i think the "pu" is supposed to be pure water. Using saline solution (Ringer's) will make the person hydrated and preventing hypovolemic shock or hypotension especially for those who having difficulty drinking or experienced physical collapse that cannot drink water right away.
What will happen in the bloodstream if a person becomes dehydrated?
If a person becomes dehydrated, the concentration of solutes in their bloodstream will increase. This can lead to decreased blood volume and thicker, more viscous blood. It can also cause reduced blood flow to organs and tissues and put strain on the cardiovascular system. The body's ability to transport oxygen and nutrients may be compromised, leading to symptoms like fatigue, dizziness, and increased heart rate.
Can 1 person hold 6 bags of saline solution?
Yes, I had over 6 bags put in me when I was dehydrated.
How would a person know if they were dehydrated?
If your urine is cloudy,you are dehydrated.
When a person is sick with vomiting or diarrhea it's easy to become what?
dehydrated
Why give a dehydrated person saline solution in an iv rather than distilled water?
Saline is distilled water with salt added into it. Dehydration isn't just the excessive loss of body water, it's also an electrolytic imbalance. When the body is dehydrated, salts have been depleted.
What happens if a person is dehydrated?
Loss of weight
Under what circumstances can a person become dehydrated?
Fever, vomiting, and diarrhea can cause a person to become dehydrated fairly quickly. Infants and children are especially vulnerable to dehydration. Patients can become dehydrated due to an illness, surgery, or accident
Is thirst is a good indicator of how dehydrated someone is?
It can be. But the best way to tell is by how yellow their urine is. The darker it is, the more dehydrated the person is.
What do you do when you are dehydrated?
You need to rehydrate. Drink fresh juices, or water with a pinch of salt. If a person is severely dehydrated, they might be put on drips.
When person is sick with vomiting and or diarrhea it easy to become?
dehydrated
A person who is severely dehydrated is likely to have a high fever because?
A persoh who is severely dehydrated is likely to have a high fever because?
