All IV Fluids Are Not Created Equal

June 2023

We’re getting questions about differences among IV fluids.

What are crystalloid fluids? They’re fluids that contain water plus electrolytes, sugar, or both.

Crystalloids are different than colloid fluids (albumin, etc), which contain water and substances, such as proteins.

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Table of Contents

Transitions of Care Set Patients Up for Success With Discharge Meds
IV Medications All IV Fluids Are Not Created Equal
Look-Alike/Sound-Alike Look Out for New Meds With Tall Man Lettering
Compounding Stay Alert for Incompatibilities With PVC or DEHP
Privacy & HIPAA Take Steps to Avoid Common HIPAA Violations
COVID-19 Don’t Let Your Guard Down for COVID-19 Vaccine Errors
Depression Watch for Mishaps With Meds for Depression
COVID-19 Familiarize Yourself With Vilobelimab for COVID-19
Dermatology Be Familiar With Poison Ivy Treatments