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Intravenous Fluids and The Dengue Patient — A Closer Look

Intravenous Fluids and The Dengue Patient — A Closer Look

Isotonic Crystalloids

Because water moves between ICF and ECF toward the compartment with a higher concentration of dissolved molecules, an infusion of isotonic crystalloids does not cause a shift of water between ECF and ICF compartments.

Select the image above to view an animation of the distribution of 1 liter normal saline https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=085II1OZnGU (YouTube Video) [0:04].

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