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Showing posts with label Fluid & Electrolyte disturbances. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fluid & Electrolyte disturbances. Show all posts

IV Fluids

IV Fluids A) Crystalloid solutions (< 30 000 Dalton): 1-Hypotonic solutions: - D5W, ½ NS, D5 ¼ NS, D5 ½ NS. 2-Isotonic solutions: - NS, Ringer’s, Lactated Ringer’s (Hartmann’s), Ringer’s acetate. 3-Hypertonic solutions: - NaCl (3%, 7.5%), Mannitol (10%, 20%), NaHCO3 (5%, 7.5%, 8.4%). B) Colloid solutions (> 30 000 Dalton): 1-Blood derived: - Human albumin...

Cell (Blood) Salvage

Cell (Blood) Salvage Definition: -Cell (blood) salvage is a process in which a patient’s own (lost) blood is collected, processed, and transfused back (‘Autologous’ blood transfusion), which is done by a cell saver machine. Principle: 1-Collection of blood: blood is suctioned from the operative field, and then heparinized saline is added, filtered, and centrifuged to separate...