IV FLUIDS 💧 HYPERTONIC Hyp*E*rtonic crystalloid: “*E*nters the vessels” The water enters the vessel FROM the cells (so the cells will SHRINK) Examples: 10% dextrose in water (D10W), 5% dextrose in 0.9% saline (D5NS) 💧 ISOTONIC *I*sotonic Solution: “Stays where *I* put it” SAME osmolality as body fluids (ISO = Equal). ⭐Equal water & particle ratio. It EXPANDS the intravascular fluid volume and replaces any fluid loss. Examples: 0.9% (Normal Saline), D5W, Lactated Ringer’s (LR) 💧 HYPOTONIC Hyp*

IV fluids aren’t all the same, it’s all about the salt concentration. 💧 Here’s a simple breakdown of isotonic, hypotonic, and hypertonic solutions, how they move water, when to use them, and what happens at the cellular level. Perfect for paramedics, nurses, and medical students learning fluid therapy, DKA management, and TBI care. Learn. Adapt. Respond. #IVFluids #ParamedicEducation #PrehospitalCare #Isotonic #Hypertonic #Hypotonic | The Medical Lounge