A guide to intravenous fluids (IV) | UKMLA | CPSA

This video provides a general guide to intravenous fluids. It should not be used to aid treatment decisions, it is purely for educational purposes.

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Chapters:
- Introduction 00:00
- Crystalloid fluids 01:03
- Colloid fluids 02:22
- Blood products 03:16
- Fluid prescribing and delivery 03:46
- Fluid resuscitation 06:12
- Maintenance fluids 07:50
- Planning fluid regime 08:35
- Summary 09:00
- Credits 09:41

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[DorianGrayism]

I wish I had watched this before my lecture today. Would have saved me looking foolish! 

[soniasun]

this is the best medical practical channel :) thank you so much

[siyabongalinda]

Simple and straight foward!!!

Thank you very much.

[erebuss]

Excellent video for IV. Thanks for uploading.

[melokwabi]

Thanks for this tutorial. It is simple, thorough and able to digest. This tutorial works for me because the speaker is talking so fast and rushing through.

[Sheba_]

Great video, Rescus Council now i think recommend 250ml fluid challenge boluses instead of 500ml.

[DrDinooshDeLivera]

Very informative! Thank you.
Can't wait to watch your next videos.

[ShooterMedic]

This is a great video. Is there a pediatric version?

[amarlavida]

Amazing super knowledgeable and professional. Congratulations

[MissB-xi]

I learnt a lot ma'am thanks for ur teaching me very well

[PrabhatKumar-munr]

it was too much helpful for me. Thank You.!

[safathaeryousif]

Excellent video .Types of fluid are explained thoughly and the drop rate ...
Focused on hypovolemia mainly but it would have been better if it said an example about the amount of bolus(es) needed and over how long to be given.

[kwamezach]

I can't wait to watch the next video

[marcialbonifacio]

thank you for the great video, very helpful

[austinthaijam]

i'm curious if there are any situations where an iv is inappropriate where oral consumption or another method is superior.

[jacqueline]

Thanks for the video. This is really helpful.