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Large Volume Parenteral: Ensuring Safe and Effective Fluid Therapy
Large Volume Parenterals (LVPs) play a vital role in modern healthcare by providing essential fluids, electrolytes, nutrients, and medications directly into the bloodstream. These sterile solutions are administered through intravenous infusion and are crucial for patients who are unable to take fluids orally due to surgery, illness, or injury. Typically packaged in volumes of 100 ml or more, LVPs are indispensable in hospitals, clinics, and emergency care settings for maintaining hydration, restoring electrolyte balance, and delivering critical drugs.
LVPs encompass a wide range of formulations such as saline, dextrose, Ringer’s lactate, and combinations enriched with vitamins, amino acids, or minerals. These solutions are carefully designed to mimic the body’s natural fluid composition, supporting metabolic processes and maintaining osmotic balance. During surgeries or severe illnesses, they prevent dehydration and shock by ensuring adequate blood volume and tissue perfusion. In critical care units,…