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crystalloid 1. resembling a crystal. 2. a noncolloid substance. Crystalloids form true solutions and therefore are capable of passing through a semipermeable membrane, as in dialysis. The physical opposite of a crystalloid is a colloid (3), which does not dissolve and does not form true solutions. crystalloid particle a matrix particle in a single membrane contained in a peroxisome, when viewed through an electron microscope. Called also nucleoid. crystalloid solution contains electrolytes and nonelectrolytes which will diffuse into all body fluid compartments. Examples are Ringer's solution and 5% dextrose in water. crystalloid solution Transfusion medicine A balanced isotonic solution–eg, Ringer's lactate or saline fluid solution, used for volume expansion. Cf Colloid solution. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Boluses of crystalloid solution assist in maintaining circulating blood volume, increased renal perfusion and flushing myoglobin through the renal tubules. Maneuvers to achieve this include infusing crystalloid solution and blood through a warming device, covering the patient's head with a turban or warming device, covering body parts out of the operative field with a warming device, irrigating nasogastric and thoracostomy tubes with warm saline during laparotomy, and irrigating the open pericardial, pleural, or peritoneal cavity during sternotomy, thoracotomy, or laparotomy. |
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