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If the seizures are new and/or they are frequent you would need an IV access but not necessarily the fluid. Depending on the source of the seizure....let's say Low Na then you would need an continuous IV to correct electrolyte imbalances.
Of if it is an alcohol withdrawn seizure they would likely get a banana bag. To the OP--what is a banana bag (yes, it is a big bag of yellow colored fluids, but what it in it)? Why would they (the alcoholic) need it?
Nurse_Bella
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Hello!
I am currently an RN student and I cannot for the life of me, seem to recall if seizure patients need continuous IV fluids...I looked through all of my neuro notes and read my textbook, but I cannot find it anywhere. All I can find is giving them IV Ativan or other anticonvulsants through an intermittent IV. I would think they would not have continuous IV fluids running through them, because they might injure themselves if they have a seizure, but then what if they need to correct electrolyte imbalances?
Any help you guys could give me is much appreciated. I'm so confused.
Thanks!