Colloids vs Crystalloids

Question 1

Large Molecules which make them more efficient at increasing the fluid volume in blood

Answer 1

Colloids

Question 1

Small molecules that are less expensive and provide immediate fluid resuscitation

Answer 1

Crystalloids

Question 2

Name examples of Colloids

Answer 2

Fresh Frozen Plasma
Albumin
Packed RBCs

Question 3

Name examples of Crystalloids

Answer 3

Hypertonic, Hypotonic, and Isotonic

Question 4

Colloids are used for

Answer 4

Shock, burns, pancreatitis, and excessive bleeding.

Question 5

What is the half life of colloids?

Answer 5

Hours or days.

Question 6

What is the half life of crystalloids?

Answer 6

30- 60 minutes

Question 7

are not ideal for vegan or vegetarian patients.

Answer 7

Colloids

Question 8

What has an higher risk for anaphylaxis?

Answer 8

Colloids

Question 9

Large amounts can cause CHF

Answer 9

Colloids

Question 10

Large amounts of this can cause Pulmonary Edema

Answer 10

Crystalloids

Question 11

What is the fluid volume replacement ratio for Colloids?

Answer 11

1:1

Question 12

What is the fluid volume ratio for crystalloids?

Answer 12

3:1. Great for rapid volume replacement