Intravenous Infusion and Blood Transfusion
Intravenous Infusion and Blood Transfusion
Intravenous Infusion and Blood Transfusion
Blood Transfusion
Intravenous Therapy
Reasons for intravenous access:
Maintain and replace body stores of water,
electrolytes, vitamins, proteins, calories, etc.
Restore acid-base balance
Replenish blood volume
Provides route for medication administration
Types of IV Fluids:
1. Isotonic Solution – same osmotic pressure as found
across semipermeable membrane of the cell i.e.. Normal
Saline, Dextrose 5% in water, Ringer’s Lactate
Intravenous Therapy