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IVF Reference Table

The document is a reference table for various intravenous fluids (IVF), detailing their names, colors, contents, common uses, and tonicity. It includes fluids like D5NSS, DSNM, and D5W, each serving specific medical purposes such as hydration, electrolyte balance, and post-operative care. The tonicity of these fluids ranges from hypotonic to hypertonic, influencing their application in clinical settings.

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IVF Reference Table

The document is a reference table for various intravenous fluids (IVF), detailing their names, colors, contents, common uses, and tonicity. It includes fluids like D5NSS, DSNM, and D5W, each serving specific medical purposes such as hydration, electrolyte balance, and post-operative care. The tonicity of these fluids ranges from hypotonic to hypertonic, influencing their application in clinical settings.

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Intravenous Fluids (IVF) Reference Table

Whole Name of IV Fluid Color Contents Common Uses Tonicity

D5NSS (Dextrose 5% in Normal Saline Solution) Clear 5% Dextrose, Used


0.9% for
NaCldehydration, hypoglycemia, post-op fluid replacement, and maintaining sodium
Hypertonic
balance.

DSNM (Dextrose in Sodium Metabisulfite) Clear Dextrose, Sodium Metabisulfite


Antioxidant in IV medications, prevents oxidation of drugs like epinephrine.
Isotonic

PNSS (Plain Normal Saline Solution) Clear 0.9% NaCl Used for fluid loss, shock, blood transfusions, and medication dilution. Isotonic

D5LRS (Dextrose 5% in Lactated Ringer's Solution)Clear 5% Dextrose, Na, K, Ca, Cl, Lactate
Used for burns, surgery, metabolic acidosis, and correcting fluid loss.Hypertonic

D5IMB (Dextrose 5% in Ionosol MB) Clear 5% Dextrose, Electrolytes (Na, K, Mg, Cl, Acetate)
Maintenance fluid for patients with mild electrolyte imbalances. Hypertonic

PLRS (Plain Lactated Ringer's Solution) Clear Na, K, Ca, Cl, Lactate Used for fluid resuscitation in trauma, burns, and surgery. Isotonic

D50.3 NaCl (Dextrose 5% in 0.3% Sodium Chloride)Clear 5% Dextrose, 0.3% NaCl Used for mild dehydration, sodium depletion, and fluid maintenance.Hypotonic

D5W (Dextrose 5% in Water) Clear 5% Dextrose Used for hydration, hypernatremia, and as a vehicle forIsotonic
medications.
(becomes hypotonic in body)

D10W (Dextrose 10% in Water) Clear 10% Dextrose Used for hypoglycemia, carbohydrate replacement, and parenteral nutrition.
Hypertonic

D5NR (Dextrose 5% in Normosol R) Clear 5% Dextrose, Electrolytes (Na, K, Mg, Cl,Used


Acetate)
for dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and metabolic acidosis. Isotonic

D50/50 (Dextrose 50% in Water) Clear 50% Dextrose Used for severe hypoglycemia and emergency energy replacement.Hypertonic

Irrigating Solution Clear Sterile Water, Normal Saline, or specialized


Used
solutions
for wound cleaning, bladder irrigation, and surgical
Hypotonic/Isotonic
procedures. (depends on type)

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