Anatomy , Physiology& Basic Concepts of IV Fluids

Dr.Ravindar Bethi, MDSpecialist , Anesthesia & ICU,Al Rass General Hospital, KSA.

IV THERAPY - AN OVERVIEW

IV THERAPY - AN OVERVIEW

Intravenous therapy or IV therapy is the giving of liquid substances

directly into a vein.

IV THERAPY - AN OVERVIEW

Compared with other routes of administration, the intravenous route is the fastest way to deliver fluids and medications

throughout the body.

IV THERAPY - AN OVERVIEW

It is commonly referred to as a drip because it employs a

drip chamber, which prevents

air entering the blood stream (air embolism)

and allows an estimate of flow rate.

FLUIDS AND ELECTROLYTES

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IV THERAPY - AN OVERVIEW

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Dorsal venous arch

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Basilic vein

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Cephalic vein

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dorsal veins of forearm

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Medial cubital vein

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Medial cubital vein

Brachial artery

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Medial cubital vein

Brachial artery

Median Nerve

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Dorsal venous arch

Great Saphenous Vein

Femoral Vein

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Scalp Veins

…the new access site has to be proximal to the "blown" area to prevent extravasation of medications through the damaged vein…

…for this reason it is advisable to site the first cannula at the most distal site on the vein.

Interosseous Route The only alternative in emergency that is equally

reliable

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Central Venous LinesCentral Lines flow through a catheter with its tip

within a large vein, usually the superior vena cava or inferior vena cava, or within the

right atrium of the heart.

Central Venous LinesCentral Lines flow through a catheter with its tip

within a large vein, usually the superior vena cava or inferior vena cava, or within the

right atrium of the heart.

Central Venous LinesCentral Lines flow through a catheter with its tip

within a large vein, usually the superior vena cava or inferior vena cava, or within the

right atrium of the heart.

ADVANTAGES• Fluids irritating to peripheral veins can

be given• Chemotherapy• Total parenteral nutrition

• Medications reach the heart

immediately, and are quickly distributed to the rest of the body.

• Central venous pressure can be

measured

Central Venous LinesCentral Lines flow through a catheter with its tip

within a large vein, usually the superior vena cava or inferior vena cava, or within the

right atrium of the heart.

DISADVANTAGES

• Risks of bleeding, infection, air embolism.

• Technically difficult– • needs experienced clinician

knowing the appropriate landmarks and/or

• using an ultrasound probe to safely locate and enter the vein.

• Pleura and carotid artery are at risk of damage with the potential for pneumothorax or puncture/ cannulation of the artery.

Central Venous LinesCentral Lines flow through a catheter with its tip

within a large vein, usually the superior vena cava or inferior vena cava, or within the

right atrium of the heart.

INTERNAL JUGULAR• Nursing care• Be cautious with potassium

Central Venous LinesCentral Lines flow through a catheter with its tip

within a large vein, usually the superior vena cava or inferior vena cava, or within the

right atrium of the heart.

SUBCLAVIAN• Nursing care is easier• Open even in shock• Incompressible

Central Venous LinesCentral Lines flow through a catheter with its tip

within a large vein, usually the superior vena cava or inferior vena cava, or within the

right atrium of the heart.

FEMORAL

• Emergency situations where it is difficult to cannulate Internal jugular vein or Subclavian vein

• High risk of infection

• Preferred for potassium infusions

Central Venous LinesCentral Lines flow through a catheter with its tip

within a large vein, usually the superior vena cava or inferior vena cava, or within the

right atrium of the heart.

Central Venous Line Vs Pulmonary Artery Catheter

Central Venous LinesCentral Lines flow through a catheter with its tip

within a large vein, usually the superior vena cava or inferior vena cava, or within the

right atrium of the heart.

Peripherally inserted central catheterADVANTAGES

• Safer to insert with a relatively low risk of uncontrollable bleeding no risks of damage to the lungs or major blood vessels.

• With proper hygiene, care, can be left in place for several weeks for patients who require extended treatment.

Some special types of

Central Venous LinesCentral Lines flow through a catheter with its tip

within a large vein, usually the superior vena cava or inferior vena cava, or within the

right atrium of the heart.

Peripherally inserted central catheterDISADVANTAGES

• Must travel through a relatively small peripheral vein which can take a less predictable course on the way to the superior vena cava . Hence, more technically difficult to place in some patients.

• Travels through the axilla.

Hence, can become kinked causing poor function.

Some special types of

Central Venous LinesCentral Lines flow through a catheter with its tip

within a large vein, usually the superior vena cava or inferior vena cava, or within the

right atrium of the heart.

Tunneled LinesHickman line or Broviac catheter

• “Tunneled" under the skin to emerge a short distance away. from the central vein

• Reduced risk of infection, since bacteria from the skin surface are not able to travel directly into the vein;

• Catheters are also made of materials that resist infection and clotting.

A Hickman line in a leukemia patient.

It is tunneled under the skin to the jugular vein

Some special types of

Central Venous LinesCentral Lines flow through a catheter with its tip

within a large vein, usually the superior vena cava or inferior vena cava, or within the

right atrium of the heart.

Implantable ports• Silicone rubber reservoir, implanted

under the skin. • Medication is injected via its silicone

cover, into the reservoir. • The cover can accept several

hundreds of needle sticks during its lifetime. It is possible to leave the ports in the patient's body for years.

Some special types of

Central Venous LinesCentral Lines flow through a catheter with its tip

within a large vein, usually the superior vena cava or inferior vena cava, or within the

right atrium of the heart.

Implantable ports

• Needs regular maintenance. If it is plugged a thrombus can form with the accompanying risk of embolisation

• Commonly used for patients on long-term intermittent treatment.

Some special types of

IV Fluids

• Crystalloids• Colloids

IV Fluids

• Colloids

IV Fluids

• Crystalloids

IV Fluids

• Colloids

• Contain larger insoluble molecules, such as albumen.

• Preserve a high colloid osmotic pressure in the blood

• Blood itself is a colloid.

IV Fluids

• Colloids

IV Fluids

• Crystalloids

• Aqueous solutions of water-soluble molecules.

• The most commonly used crystalloid fluid is normal saline=, a solution of sodium chloride at 0.9% concentration, which is close to the concentration in the blood (isotonic).

• What is isotonic? • What is Iso-osmolar ?

IV Fluids

• Crystalloids

IV Fluids

• Crystalloids

IV Fluids

• Crystalloids

• Fluid of choice in multiple situations• Trauma• Metabolic alkalosis

• Not to be given in hyperchloremic acidosis

isotonic

IV Fluids

• Crystalloids

hypotonic

IV Fluids

• Crystalloids

? Isotonic/ Hypotonic

• Isotonic in vitro• Hypotonic in vivo

• Iso-osmolar , compared to Normal Saline • Hypotonic to the human cells due to Insulin

• Hypertonic in insulin deficiency

IV Fluids

• Crystalloids

? Isotonic/ Hypertonic ?

IV Fluids

• Crystalloids

Contains calcium, potassium and Lactate

• Don’t give in alkalosis• Don’t give in hyperkalemia• Don’t give with Blood• Mind its Calcium content, when

giving with Mg therapy

Nearly Isotonic

• Don’t give potassium therapy with Dextrose containing solutions

IV Fluids

• Crystalloids

• When giving Dextrose containing solutions, add KCl to prevent hypokalemia

• When giving KCl in the treatment of hypokalemia, don’t add it to solutions containing Dextrose.

Distribution of fluid in human body

Colloids stay here

Crystalloids move up to

here

Risks and complications of IV THERAPY

1. Infection2. Phlebitis3. Infiltration and extravasation4. Embolism5. Fluid overload6. Electrolyte Imbalance

Electrolytes• Sodium 135 – 145 mmol/L

• Potassium 3.5 – 5.0 mmol/L

• Calcium 2.12 – 2.75 mmol/L ( Ionised calcium 1.0-1.3 mmol/L) • Magnesium 1.5 – 2.2 m Eq/L

• Phosphorous 0.81 – 1.20 mmol/L

Electrolytes• Sodium 135 – 145 mmol/L

• Potassium 3.5 – 5.0 mmol/L

• Calcium 2.12 – 2.75 mmol/L • Magnesium 1.5 – 2.2 m Eq/L

• Phosphorous 0.81 – 1.20 mmol/L

Low sodium – lower osmolality

High sodium – higher osmolality

• Sodium 135 – 145 mmol/L

• Potassium 3.5 – 5.0 mmol/L

• Calcium 2.12 – 2.75 mmol/L ( Ionised calcium 1.0-1.3 mmol/L) • Magnesium 1.5 – 2.2 m Eq/L

• Phosphorous 0.81 – 1.20 mmol/L

Electrolytes

Hypokalemia

Hyperkalemia

Hyperkalemia• Sodium 135 – 145 mmol/L

• Potassium 3.5 – 5.0 mmol/L

• Calcium 2.12 – 2.75 mmol/L ( Ionised calcium 1.0-1.3 mmol/L) • Magnesium 1.5 – 2.2 m Eq/L

• Phosphorous 0.81 – 1.20 mmol/L

BE GOOD IN CLINICALSKILLS

KEEPDRUGSAWAY

• Bicarbonate• Glucose +• Insulin• Calcium• Sorbitol

• Keyexalate• Dialysis• Albuterol

ACLS - 2006

Electrolytes• Sodium 135 – 145 mmol/L

• Potassium 3.5 – 5.0 mmol/L

• Calcium 2.12 – 2.75 mmol/L ( Ionised calcium 1.0-1.3 mmol/L) • Magnesium 1.5 – 2.2 m Eq/L

• Phosphorous 0.81 – 1.20 mmol/L

THANK YOURAVINDAR BETHI