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The medicines and solutions used in the Operation unit
- Solutions used in the operating unit
- Saline Solution: Used for fluid depletion and postoperative recovery.
- Dextrose 5% Solution: Treats acute circulatory collapse and diabetic coma (administered with insulin).
- Dextrose 10% Solution: Used for acute circulatory collapse and diabetic coma (administered with insulin).
- Dextrose 25% Solution: Administered post-concussion and for hypoglycemic coma due to low blood sugar.
- Ringer's Solution: Used for fluid replacement in dehydration.
- Sodium Bicarbonate: Treats metabolic acidosis (e.g., cardiac and respiratory arrest).
- Potassium Chloride: Used to correct potassium deficiency.
- Whole Blood (Red Blood Cells - Platelets - Plasma - Coagulation Factors): Used for hypovolemic shock, bleeding, and coagulation disorders.
- Plasma: Administered in cases of burns and protein deficiency.
- Vamin: Contains amino acids and proteins, used for severe protein deficiency, coma, and major surgeries (especially in prolonged fasting).
- Intralipid: A fatty acid-based solution required by the body, used in total coma and cholesterol deficiency.
