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Understanding Intravenous Fluids by Lynx Angeles RN is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Intravenous (IV) fluids are solutions administered through a vein to replace lost fluids and electrolytes or aid in drug delivery. They come in different forms, including colloids that remain in blood vessels, crystalloids like saline that contain electrolytes, and blood/blood products. Crystalloids are most common in pre-hospital settings. They vary in tonicity - isotonic solutions like saline don
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- Lynx Angeles RN
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