How to master IV Fluid Solutions (hyper vs hypo tonic and osmotic pressures)

If you get confused with all the different types of IV fluid solutions out there, you are not alone. In this video we break down the different solutions and make it super easy for you to understand.

Specifically, we'll go over the differences between Hypotonic, Isotonic, and Hypertonic solutions. What do these even mean? We'll take a deep look into all three and by the time you finish the video, you'll be an IV Fluid Solutions expert. You'll learn exactly how to use them and the different situations that you would use them in.

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[jf]

•Diffusion: move from high concentration low concentration

•osmosis : move of water from low concentration to high concentration

Concentration in :
Hypertonic (out>in)
Isotonic (=)
Hypotonic (out<in)

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