Know Which Hypotonic IV Fluids Are a "No-No"

April 2022

You'll see more emphasis on reducing IV infusion of risky HYPOtonic fluids...those that are far more dilute than blood.

They may be ordered for certain patients with very high blood levels of sodium...or "hypernatremia"...to bring sodium levels down.

But there are safer ways to treat hypernatremia.

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Table of Contents

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Med Safety Help Layer Strategies to Boost High-Alert Med Safety
Compounding Improve Parenteral Nutrition Safety
Renal & Urology Know Which Hypotonic IV Fluids Are a "No-No"
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