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Types of IV fluids
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GPT 3.5
1. Isotonic: These fluids have the same concentration of electrolytes as in the blood. Examples include normal saline (0.9% NaCl) and Lactated Ringer's solution.
2. Hypotonic: These fluids have a lower concentration of electrolytes compared to the blood. Examples include 0.45% NaCl and 0.33% NaCl.
3. Hypertonic: These fluids have a higher concentration of electrolytes compared to the blood. Examples include 3% NaCl and 5% dextrose in normal saline.
4. Colloid solutions: These fluids contain large molecules, such as albumin or starches, that help to increase the oncotic pressure in the blood vessels and prevent fluid leakage into the tissues.
5. Crystalloid solutions: These fluids contain small molecules that can easily pass through cell membranes and help to replace lost fluids and electrolytes.
6. Plasma substitutes: These fluids are used to increase circulating blood volume and may contain compounds such as hydroxyethyl starch or dextran.
7. Blood products: These fluids include packed red blood cells, platelets, and fresh frozen plasma, which are used to treat conditions such as hemorrhage or coagulopathy.
2. Hypotonic: These fluids have a lower concentration of electrolytes compared to the blood. Examples include 0.45% NaCl and 0.33% NaCl.
3. Hypertonic: These fluids have a higher concentration of electrolytes compared to the blood. Examples include 3% NaCl and 5% dextrose in normal saline.
4. Colloid solutions: These fluids contain large molecules, such as albumin or starches, that help to increase the oncotic pressure in the blood vessels and prevent fluid leakage into the tissues.
5. Crystalloid solutions: These fluids contain small molecules that can easily pass through cell membranes and help to replace lost fluids and electrolytes.
6. Plasma substitutes: These fluids are used to increase circulating blood volume and may contain compounds such as hydroxyethyl starch or dextran.
7. Blood products: These fluids include packed red blood cells, platelets, and fresh frozen plasma, which are used to treat conditions such as hemorrhage or coagulopathy.