2006-09-02 06:45:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
because if they precipitate, they clag up the IV line
(or worse - clag up your vein)
2006-09-02 06:46:51 · answer #1 · answered by Orinoco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause solids given in an IV can cause a blockage also known as an embolism in a artery or vein. These embolism's in the heart, lungs or brain can cause death.
2006-09-02 13:51:03 · answer #2 · answered by petlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try sucking peanut butter thru a straw ...same principle!
2006-09-02 13:57:37 · answer #3 · answered by guvner_46 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The have to be able to dissolve in your bloodstream. How would you like big clumps floating around in your blood?
2006-09-02 13:47:55 · answer #4 · answered by Br 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
soluble = liquid
2006-09-02 13:48:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Solids won't go through the line, or into your system.
2006-09-02 13:47:49 · answer #6 · answered by Justsyd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋