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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.
Why is ti advisable to use normal saline solution rather than water?
Not sure what you are using saline solution for but i would say that saline solution is steril and water is not.
Which of the following solutions may be infused intravenously to help rehydrate a severely dehydrated patient?
.45% saline solution. It is a hypotonic solution.
Why is saline solution infused into the bloodstream of a dehydrated person?
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.
Why is it preferable to use a saline solution rather than mercury in manometer?
Using a saline solution is preferable to mercury in a manometer because saline is non-toxic and safer to handle. In case of accidental spillage, saline is less harmful to humans and the environment. Additionally, saline is more commonly available and easier to dispose of compared to mercury.
How is saline solution used in veterinary medicine to treat animals?
Saline solution is commonly used in veterinary medicine to treat animals by providing hydration, flushing wounds, and helping to balance electrolytes. It is often administered intravenously to rehydrate animals that are dehydrated or to help maintain fluid balance during surgery or illness. Saline solution can also be used to clean and irrigate wounds, eyes, and ears in animals.
What type of IV solution should you give someone who is dehydrated?
For someone who is dehydrated, isotonic IV solutions like 0.9% normal saline or lactated Ringer's solution are commonly used to replenish fluids and electrolytes. These solutions closely match the body's natural osmolality and are effective in restoring fluid balance. However, the specific type of IV solution may vary depending on the individual's condition and electrolyte levels.
What type of solution is saline solution?
Saline is a homogenous solution of salt in water.
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.
Dehydrated cat what to do?
If your cat is badly dehydrated, get her to the vet right away; likely the best solution is to get a saline IV drip started, because the cat's stomach may rebel if she drinks as much as she thinks she wants, and that would only make things worse.
Is saline solution a basic?
No, saline solution is not a basic solution. It is a neutral solution composed of a mixture of sodium chloride (salt) and water.
Why doe cucumbers shrink in highly saline solution?
Cucumber shrink in saline solution, because the saline solution draws out the water from the cucumber causing it to shrink. -Jaralzila
