sterile H2O
What is sterile water primarily composed of?
What is purified water free of microorganisms?
What is the concentration of sodium chloride in sterile saline?
What is 0.9%?
What is glycine primarily used for in surgical procedures?
What is used in urological surgeries as a non-conductive irritant?
What is the common concentration of sodium chloride in injectable solutions?
What is 0.9%?
What electrolytes are present in Lactated Ringer's solution?
What is sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, and sodium lactate?
For what purpose is sterile water commonly used in surgical settings?
What is diluting medications, rinsing instruments, and hydrating tissues?
Name one common application of sterile saline in surgical procedures.
What is irrigating wounds or flushing catheters?
In what type of surgeries is glycine commonly employed due to its non-conductive nature?
What is urological surgeries?
Name one critical use of injectable sodium chloride in surgical scenarios.
What is IV fluid replacement or hydration?
Name one medical condition where Lactated Ringer's solution is commonly used for fluid replacement.
What is trauma or burns?
Why is sterile water not suitable for IV fluid replacement?
What is because it lacks necessary salts and can cause hemolysis if injected directly into the bloodstream?
Why should sterile saline not be used in cataract surgery?
What is because it can cause osmotic imbalances in the corneal endothelial cells, leading to cell swelling (edema) and corneal damage?
Why should glycine not be used for general IV hydration?
What is because it is non-conductive and not suitable for IV fluid replacement?
Why should hypertonic solutions like 3% NaCl not be used in routine surgeries?
What is because they can draw water out of cells and tissues, leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances?
Why is Lactated Ringer's solution not recommended for brain surgeries?
What is because it can create osmotic gradients that disrupt the balance of ions and fluids around brain tissues, potentially leading to cerebral edema?
What complications can arise from using sterile water in TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate) procedures?
What is significant water absorption into the bloodstream, leading to severe hyponatremia (dangerously low sodium levels) and water intoxication?
What complications can arise from using sterile saline in brain surgery?
What is osmotic gradients that disrupt the balance of ions and fluids around brain tissues, potentially leading to cerebral edema (swelling)?
What complications can arise from using glycine in laparoscopic surgery?
What is fluid overload and dilutional hyponatremia due to absorption of large volumes of fluid?
Why is hypotonic NaCl solution not suitable for neurosurgery?
What is because it can exacerbate cerebral edema by causing water to move into brain cells?
Why is Lactated Ringer's solution considered isotonic?
What is because its osmolarity closely matches that of blood plasma, preventing significant shifts of fluid into or out of cells?
How should sterile water be handled on the back table to maintain sterility?
What is stored in labeled containers, opened and poured aseptically, and used with sterile syringes?
How should sterile saline be poured to maintain aseptic conditions?
What is poured aseptically into sterile bowls or basins using labeled containers?
How should glycine be stored to prevent mix-ups with other solutions?
What is stored in labeled containers to prevent confusion?
How should injectable sodium chloride be labeled to avoid confusion?
What is clearly labeled to avoid confusion with other solutions?
How should Lactated Ringer's solution be monitored during surgery to ensure proper administration?
What is by maintaining sterility, priming tubing, and adjusting flow rate as needed?