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What Can Happen To A Patient If Orange Juice And Granulated Sugar Are Given Intravenously?

What can happen to a patient if orange juice and granulated sugar are given intravenosly instead of po? I know an RN who gave this via IV. Not sure of the amount that was given. What short-term/long-term effects can this have on a body? I could not find any research on this particular topic. Thanks for your reply.
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
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Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal, MD.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

The food as we know it is full of lot of things that may not be taken in. It is the job of the gastrointestinal tract to make sure that such things are excluded and only the things and components that the body can tolerate and needs are absorbed.

There may be many abnormalities that may develop. First the juice is mildly acidic. So when you take it iv, it may be very painful, and damage the blood vessels where it is taken. Then the other impurities may start affecting the systems.

Infections may occur because the bacteria and viruses get direct access to the blood.
Allergic reactions can develop that may be difficult to control.
Overall it is not recommended

I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above/if any other so I can be of help further.

I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.

Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.

Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further.
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What Can Happen To A Patient If Orange Juice And Granulated Sugar Are Given Intravenously?

Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal, MD. Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query The food as we know it is full of lot of things that may not be taken in. It is the job of the gastrointestinal tract to make sure that such things are excluded and only the things and components that the body can tolerate and needs are absorbed. There may be many abnormalities that may develop. First the juice is mildly acidic. So when you take it iv, it may be very painful, and damage the blood vessels where it is taken. Then the other impurities may start affecting the systems. Infections may occur because the bacteria and viruses get direct access to the blood. Allergic reactions can develop that may be difficult to control. Overall it is not recommended I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above/if any other so I can be of help further. I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you. Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination. Please feel free to ask another query. I would be glad to help you. Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this) Best of luck.