crystalloid solution


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crystalloid solution

Transfusion medicine A balanced isotonic solution–eg, Ringer's lactate or saline fluid solution, used for volume expansion. Cf Colloid solution.
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Balanced crystalloid solution was administered at an infusion rate of 8-10 mL [kg.sup.-1] [h.sup.-1] in addition to RBC and FFP transfusions for fluid replacement.
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(7) Following cesarean, an TV infusion of crystalloid solution is typically maintained for at least 4 to 8 hours.
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Therefore, they should not decrease plasma colloid oncotic pressure (COP) as much as crystalloid solutions and intravascular volume should be better maintained.
COMPARISON OF COLLOID (POLYGELINE) OVER CRYSTALLOID (LACTATED RINGER) PRELOADING IN PREVENTING HYPOTENSION IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING CAESAREAN-SECTION UNDER SPINAL ANAESTHESIA
Although the crystalloid solution was delivered rapidly, the rate of fluid expansion of the intravascular space with crystalloid may have been less than that of arterio- and veno-dilation induced by the spinal block (8).
The Crystalloid Co-Load: Clinically as Effective as Colloid Preload for Preventing Hypotension from Spinal Anaesthesia for Caesarean Delivery
Intravenous access was established and patients were pre-loaded with 20 mL per kg of crystalloid solution 20 minutes prior to giving subarachnoid block.
Intrathecal preservative-free ketamine with bupivacaine in comparison with bupivacaine alone for lower limb and lower abdominal surgeries--a clinical study
Crystalloid solution should be given at twice or thrice the volume of blood to be collected, as they will be redistributed throughout both the intravascular and extravascular spaces.
Canine blood transfusions
A wide bore cannula was inserted and the patient was preloaded with 20 mL/kg of crystalloid solution. All baseline vital parameters were recorded.
Comparative evaluation of classical subarachnoid block, unilateral subarachnoid block and low-dose subarachnoid block in high-risk patients undergoing lower limb surgeries
Normal saline is perhaps the most widely available and most commonly used crystalloid solution. Similarly, Gelofusine[R] (B.
A comparison of 4% succinylated gelatin solution versus normal saline in stable normovolaemic sheep: global haemodynamic, regional blood flow and oxygen delivery effects
she was also given fluid challenge with 750ml of crystalloid solution. Her blood pressure gradually improved and her symptoms subsided.
Rare complication of a commonly performed procedure: the peg allergy
Anesthetic Protocol: One liter of crystalloid solution was administered before initiation of the epidural block.
Comparison of 0.5% ropivacaine & 0.5% bupivacaine in epidural anaesthesia for patients undergoing abdominal hysterectomy
In our study, ephedrine was used prophylactically as single 10 mg dose intravenously to observe its efficacy to prevent hypotension in patients during spinal anesthesia along with preloading them with crystalloid solution i.e.
Efficacy of a single prophylactic dose of ephedrine to prevent hypotension in patients during spinal anesthesia

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