Thursday, January 7, 2010

What color are ivs suppose to be like the liquid??

are they all the same color?What color are ivs suppose to be like the liquid??
No they aren't all the same color.


Most IV fluid is clear. There are a variety of different medications that are also given IV or added to an IV fluid that have a color.What color are ivs suppose to be like the liquid??
It depends on the medication. some are clear like saline solution, others can look like Hawaiian Punch (some chemo drugs).
Some are clear normal saline drips and electrolyte solutions. Blood products are red, plasma is yellow, chemo drugs come in a wide variety of colors, and artifical nutrition is milky white in color and is hung with a shield to protect it from light

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