Intravenous fluids include normal saline, half-normal saline, dextrose, and lactated Ringer\'s. Of these, the normal saline is isotonic with blood, and lactate Ringer\'s is mildly hypotonic, and these intravenous fluids are categorized into crystalloids and colloids. They are used in burns patients, to replace fluids in conditions like dehydration, administer medicines, etc.
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Will Down syndrome patients develop difficulty in eating and swallowing suddenly?
Query: Hi doctor, We have a Down syndrome patient. She started to have difficulty eating for four years. We do not know the reason. Before four years, she uses to drink and eat everything normally. Usually, we take her to the emergency department with lower blood sugar and low pressure (average O2 level a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your statement, your daughter has stopped drinking and occasionally eating too. She is a known case of Down syndrome. When she was on IV fluids, then she started drinking and eating. But, after stopping IV infusion, she also stopped drinking and eating.... Read Full »
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