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College Physics (Urone)

College Physics (Urone)

Book edition 1st Edition
Author(s) Paul Peter Urone
Pages 1272 pages
ISBN 9781938168000

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Could a person on intravenous infusion (an IV) be microshock sensitive?

Yes, a person on intravenous infusion (an IV) cab be microshock sensitive because of IV ions.

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Step 1: Definition

Intravenous fluids (usually abbreviated as "IV" fluids) are fluids given in place of water, sugar, or salt that you may need if you are sick or have surgery and cannot eat or drink normally.

Step 2: Checking a person on the intravenous fluid is microshock sensitive

Intravenous fluids usually contain free ions, such as in salts, making them excellent conductors. Thus, people receiving intravenous infusions are extremely microshock vulnerable.

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