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Why must be use the normal saline in red Blood cell washing procedure and not use the tap water?
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So that the RBCs won't rupture.. :)
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What is the tonicity of normal saline compared to your blood?
What is the tonicity of you blood
Why use NS with blood transfusions?
normal saline is compatible to blood
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 only fluid that is used with blood transfusions?
Saline. Sometimes referred to as normal saline or 0.9% NaCl.
Why only normal saline be used in blood transfusion?
Normal saline is the same as our body which is 0.9% saline. Serious side effects can occur if it did not have the same salt content as our body and in blood transfusions the red blood cells could burst open resulting in a very ill patient and even death. Saline is know as sodium chloride or symbolized as NaCl.
Can you run medications with packed red blood cells?
nothing but normal saline can be run with any blood products
Is normal saline given for low blood pressure or do you give lactated ringers?
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Normal saline is 0.9 percent what would happen to the red blood cells of a patient who was teated with 0 percent saline what about 10 percent saline?
Normal Saline 0.9% is called an isotonic solution. A 0.0% saline solution is called a hypotonic solution. A solution of this concentration would cause water to diffuse into the red blood cells and cause them to burst open. A 10% saline solution is called a hypertonic solution. A solution of this concentration would cause water to diffuse out of the red blood cells, making them shrivel up and shrink.
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%.
What is the contraindication of normal saline solution?
1- Sever Hypertension ( High Blood Pressure ) 2- Pulmonary Edema
How do you flush a mediport?
Mediports are used for treatments such as chemotherapy, blood transfusions and intravenous medication. It is flushed out with normal saline or heparin.
