Iv fluids: This document discusses intravenous (IV) fluids

This document discusses intravenous (IV) fluids, including their composition and uses. It covers the different fluid compartments in the body and variations that can occur. Intravenous fluids (IVFs) are one of the most common interventions administered in medicine to approximate physiologic bodily fluids. Intravenous fluids are divided into 2 categories: crystalloid and colloid solutions. Intravenous fluids have a wide variety of indications, including intravascular volume expansion, electrolyte manipulation, and maintenance fluids. Crystalloids and colloids have different general compositions, which affect distributions through the body’s fluid compartments ... A significant number of hospitalized patients across various medical specialties require intravenous (IV) fluid therapy. Understanding the fundamental principles is crucial for the safe and effective administration of IV fluids [1]. Inadequate fluid management can exacerbate patient outcomes and prolong hospital stays [2]. All nursing programs include fluid balance and intravenous (IV) therapy as part of the curriculum. The information about the types of IV solutions and when to use them can be confusing for a nursing student.