what are colloids
are large proteins that stay in blood stream (vascular space) to increase blood volume
give examples of colloids
what are some transfusion reactions
what is acute hemolytic transfusion reaction and list 3 s/s
s/s
- chills
- chest pain/ tightness
- tachycardia
- hypotension
what is febrile transfusion reaction and list 3 s/s
s/s
- spike in temperature
- headache
- warm and flushed skin
what is anaphylactic transfusion reaction and list 3 s/s
s/s
- pruritus (itchiness)
- urticaria (hives)
- difficulty breathing
- swollen lips and throat
what is circulatory overload transfusion reaction and list 3 s/s
s/s
- jugular vein distention
- crackles
- edema
- bounding pulse
what are the VS monitoring for blood transfusions
what is a hypotonic fluid and give examples
hypo= hippo
So concentration is higher within the cell
Examples:
0.45% NS
0.33% NS
D5W when infusing
what is hypertonic fluid
hyper = skinny
Cell shrinks so fluid is higher outside the cell
Example:
3% NS
5% NS
D10W
what is isotonic fluid
ISO = equal
Concentration is equal both inside and outside the cell
Example:
0.9%NS
Lactate ringers
D5W within the bag
what is crystalloids and give examples
small molecules that move quickly through the bloodstream to maintain hydration
examples:
NS
lactate ringers
what is interstitial (infiltration) IV
fluid leaks into surrounding tissue due to wrong placement of catheter
list the s/s and NI for interstitial IV
s/s
- edema
- cool to touch
- pain
- blanching (lighter skin around IV site)
NI
- stop the transfusion
- elevate limb and apply cold compress
- relocate IV
- notify physician
what is phlebitis
inflammation or infection of the vein
list the s/s and NI for phlebitis
S/S
- warmth
- redness
- swelling and tenderness around the vein
NI
- stop infusion
- relocate monitor old site
- apply warm compresses
- notify physician
what is fluid volume overload
too much fluid being given
what are the s/s and NI for fluid volume overload
s/s
- bounding pulse
- tachycardia
- edema
- crackles
NI
- stop IV and relocate
- put pt in fowlers position to promote lung expansion
- administer diuretics
- monitor VS and neuro changes
- notify physician
what are some other less common complications for IV’s
what are the lab values for chloride
98-106
what are the lab values for potassium
3.5-5.0
important for cardiac functioning
what are the lab values for sodium
136-145
important for fluid balance
what are the lab values for calcium
2.10-2.50
what are the lab values for magnesium
0.65-1.05