Intravenous (IV) fluid therapy is when an IV line, attached to a bag containing a saline solution, is inserted into a service users’ vein. The KASE Care team are experienced in managing the care that is required for both children and adults who require IV fluid therapy when their needs cannot be satisfied by oral or enteral routes.

The body must be hydrated for it to work. Organs, such as the heart and kidneys, are at risk of failure when the body is dehydrated. For this reason, any service user that requires IV fluid therapy must be managed correctly by a team of healthcare professionals who can provide the level of support required.

There are several reasons why a service user would be prescribed IV fluid therapy, such as:

  • Nil by Mouth (NBM) – this could be for medical or surgical reasons
  • Vomiting or severe diarrhoea
  • Hypovolaemia, which is caused because of blood loss and will likely require blood products along with IV fluid

 

How the KASE Care Team Supports the Service User and Family

The KASE Care team are experienced in offering specialised IV fluid therapy and the management of fluid intake, ensuring that the service user receives not only the correct level of fluid, but also that the correct type of fluid is administered.

There are two main types of IV fluid used, which are:

  • Crystalloids – contains solutions of particles such as dextrose, sodium chloride and Hartmann’s
  • Colloids – solutions that contain larger molecules such as Gelofusine and albumin
More often than not, the service user will be administered crystalloids as research has shown these are better for initial fluid resuscitation than colloids. The care team will liaise with the service user and family about the best course of action.

The KASE Care team will work with the family and service user to create a tailored care plan suited to the individual needs of the service user and their circumstances. As well as the service user, the care team will also be there for the family and will be more than happy to answer any questions that you may have concerning the care and support that is being given.

Our IV fluid therapy care plan includes:

  • Fluid management
  • Home care visits and/or assisted living services where necessary
  • Tailored care plan
  • Support for the family
  • Access to KASE Care’s contacts of healthcare professionals where required
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