Data sources include ibm watson micromedex updated 1 oct 2020 cerner multum updated 1 oct 2020 wolters kluwer updated.
Water iv drip.
Intravenous iv rehydration is a procedure used to treat moderate to severe cases of dehydration.
The treatment of severe hypernatremia can be challenging especially in patients with preexisting conditions that may seem to limit therapeutic options.
This is termed a secondary iv or iv piggyback.
Such a situation recently resulted in an ill conceived decision to give sterile water for injection iv to an elderly patient who had been admitted to an icu with pneumonia chf respiratory failure and severe hypernatremia.
These infusion reactions can be severe such as in the case of vancomycin where the reaction is termed red man syndrome.
Of water 3x the electrolytes of leading sports drinks 11 essential vitamins and minerals no artificial sweeteners flavors colors or preservatives item 1267379.
Any additional medication to be administered iv at the same time as an infusion may be connected to the primary tubing.
Hydration multiplier 30 individual serving stick packs in resealable pouch.