Intravenous Fluid Types

• What do nutrient solutions contain?

  Dextrose, glucose, levulose, and water
• Why are nutrient solutions useful?

  They prevent dehydration and ketosis
• What do electrolyte solutions contain?

  Cations and anions for fluid replacement
• What is the purpose of electrolyte solutions?

  To replace fluid and electrolytes for losses
• What are alkalinizing solutions used for?

  To treat metabolic acidosis
• What is the purpose of acidifying solutions?

  To counteract metabolic alkalosis
• What are volume expanders used for?

  To increase blood volume after severe loss
• What are the types of intravenous fluid solutions and their purposes?

  • Nutrient solutions: Prevent dehydration and ketosis
  • Electrolyte solutions: Replace fluid and electrolytes
  • Alkalinizing solutions: Treat metabolic acidosis
  • Acidifying solutions: Counteract metabolic alkalosis
  • Volume expanders: Increase blood volume after loss