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Surgery General 1b37740b

For a patient of Gastric outlet obstruction, the OPD fluid management is -

A
Normal saline
B
Hypeonic saline
C
Na bicarbonate to counteract aciduria
D
Hypotonic saline without potassium
High-Yield Explanation
Ans : 'a' i.e. Normal saline About fluid management of patients with gastric outlet obstruction Schwaz & Sabiston writes Acute treatment of hypokalemic alkalosis includes administration of large amounts of sodium chloride-containing solutions (i.e. Normal saline) and once diuresis is established, potassium is added until the serum potassium level is increased. This will also correct the serum bicarbonate level.

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