IV FLUIDS 💧 HYPERTONIC Hyp*E*rtonic crystalloid: “*E*nters the vessels” The water enters the vessel FROM the cells (so the cells will SHRINK) Examples: 10% dextrose in water (D10W), 5% dextrose in 0.9% saline (D5NS) 💧 ISOTONIC *I*sotonic Solution: “Stays where *I* put it” SAME osmolality as body fluids (ISO = Equal). ⭐Equal water & particle ratio. It EXPANDS the intravascular fluid volume and replaces any fluid loss. Examples: 0.9% (Normal Saline), D5W, Lactated Ringer’s (LR) 💧 HYPOTONIC Hyp*

💧 Understanding IV Fluids Made Simple! Hypotonic → cells swell Isotonic → stays in balance Hypertonic → cells shrink Know when and why to use each fluid — because every drop counts! 💉💦 #IVFluids #MedicalLearning #Pharmacology #fblifestyle | Med G