a person with severe diarrhoea due to cholera was given IV fluids. once she was concious, oral rehydration solution was given. what is the rational for administrating the oral rehydation solution to the patient?
2007-03-18 21:12:02 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
IV fluids is administered during emergency dehydration. Since the patient has been intially hydrated already with IV fluids then ORS are given since infection with Cholera does not impair fluid absortion in the gastrointestinal tract.
2007-03-19 03:15:42 · answer #1 · answered by Mike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
severe diarrhoea depletes both water and electrolytes, oral rehydration solution replaces both of these, whereas water on it's own does not, also electrolyte solutions have been shown to absorb and rehydrate faster than pure water. Neither is really any more beneficial than the other (oral versus IV).
2007-03-18 21:15:57 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Scientist 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Diarrhoea causes an electrolyte imbalance in the blood, which can lead to severe dehydration. The sugar and water in the fluid help the absorbtion of salt (electrolyte), restoring the balance.
2007-03-18 21:17:22 · answer #3 · answered by mischavee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unless this person is ordered NPO (nothing by mouth), I don't see why she can't take oral fluids to rehydrate herself. Once she is conscious, gag reflex should be tested to see if she can swallow to prevent aspiration. If she can, oral fluids is encouraged.
2007-03-19 04:30:34 · answer #4 · answered by Brennen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
iv fluids are more expensive than oral fluids.
2007-03-18 21:26:12 · answer #5 · answered by my_mas0n 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
less holes and a lot less costly
2007-03-18 21:15:36 · answer #6 · answered by TEBOE7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋