Intro to IV Fluids for Dietitians

The use of intravenous (IV) fluids is common in hospital settings, making them an important consideration for dietitians seeking to make nutrition recommendations. Join Emily DCN, RD, CNSC as she walks through the foundations of IV fluids including what types of fluids are available, how different fluids impact fluid shifting, and important considerations for the dietitian. Closed Captions provided by Kaitlyn Batista MS, RDN, CDN, CNSC Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 0:35: Fluid Compartments 2:29 Common IV Fluids 2:45 Normal Saline 3:04 Hypotonic Solutions 4:17 Hypertonic Solutions 5:22 Lactated Ringers 6:13 Bircarbonate Drips 7:01 Crystalloid and Colloid Solutions 8:03 Indications for Fluids 9:59 Documentation of IV Fluids 12:11 Considerations for IV Fluids 13:49 Patient Case 15:19 What Could the RDN Recommend?