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Intravenous sugar solution, also known as dextrose solution, is a mixture of dextrose (glucose) and water. [1] It is used to treat low blood sugar or water loss without electrolyte loss. [ 2 ] Water loss without electrolyte loss may occur in fever , hyperthyroidism , high blood calcium , or diabetes insipidus . [ 2 ]
Plasma-Lyte 148 is a market-specific solution available in the United Kingdom and Australia, among others and has the following composition: [citation needed] Sodium 140 mmol/L
Incorrect IV administration of concentrated potassium can be lethal, but this is not a danger if the potassium is mixed in TPN solution and diluted. [ 43 ] Vitamins may be added to a bulk premixed nutrient immediately before administration, since the additional vitamins can promote spoilage of stored product.
As a result, IDPN became an established therapy to replete malnourished CKD-5 dialysis patients in the early 1990s. Generally the patients received a set formulation containing standard amounts of dextrose, amino acids and lipids regardless of the patient's weight, dialysis time, and complicating co-morbid conditions.
5% Dextrose 0 0 278 5000 2/3 D5W & 1/3 NS 3.3% Dextrose / 0.3% saline 51 51 185 3333 Half-normal saline: 0.45% NaCl 77 77 0 0 Normal saline: 0.9% NaCl 154 154 0 0 Ringer's lactate: Lactated Ringer 130 109 0 0 D5NS: 5% Dextrose, Normal Saline 154 154 278 5000
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) now classifies eggs as a “healthy, nutrient-dense" food, according to a new proposed rule. Registered dietitians react to the change.
Intravenous therapy (abbreviated as IV therapy) is a medical technique that administers fluids, medications and nutrients directly into a person's vein.The intravenous route of administration is commonly used for rehydration or to provide nutrients for those who cannot, or will not—due to reduced mental states or otherwise—consume food or water by mouth.