Questions tagged [intravenous]
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Why do opioids administered via IV cause pruritus?
I was told by a nurse that it is common for patients to complain of itching after administration of IV opioids, which tends to resolve soon thereafter. Those who experience this often do not ...
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Does subcutane infusion of 0.9% NaCl can also lead to hyperchloremic acidosis?
I've read that intravenous infusion of 0.9% NaCl can cause a significant drop in plasma SID leading to hyperchloremia and metabolic acidosis.
What I wasn't able to figure out is if this can also ...
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How long is the delay when rehydrating orally vs. IV?
The going recommendation for patients who present to the emergency room with dehydration is IV fluids. It seems to me that this is fairly wasteful and needlessly expensive. Is rehydrating with a ...
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