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| -Isotonic Crystalloid Solution |
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-Increases circulating volume
-Electrolyte solution which is osmotocally equivalent to blood |
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-Fluid volume replacement
-Life-line for administration of medications
-Dilution of IV drip medications |
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| IV drip - TKO/Wide Open/fluid challenge/calculated drip rate/piggyback drip |
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| None in emergency setting |
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Definition
-Contains: 154 mEq sodium/liter and 154 mEq chloride/liter
-Especially useful for heat related emergencies, hypovolemia, freshwater drowning and diabetic ketoacidosis
-Monitor pt to determine of fluid overload is developing |
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-Refer to Pediatric Drug Guide/Current AHA PALS Guidelines/PEPP Guidelines
-20ml/kg initial bolus in shock: 20ml/kg/hr maximum maintenance dosage
-Use of volutrol or similar tubing is recommended |
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