What iv fluids and drips should a person receivie following a car accident my daughter who is 14 was involved in a car accident. she does have some swelling of the brain, what iv fluids and drips should she be receiving. the doctors and nurses are telli

Giving : Giving fluids into a vein (iv fluids) and medication drips are medical interventions, and like all interventions, they should be used when their benefits outweigh their risks. Risks of ivs include needle injury and line infections. Iv medications (which are sometimes given as "drips") are often very potent, and risks of medicines go up with potency. Even after a car accident, if someone is safely able to swallow medicines, to swallow enough liquid to stave off dehydration, and to swallow enough food to support recovery, they don't need IV fluids or drips.

Hard to say: The type and amount of any IV fluids are determined at the time by the treatment team. Only those with all the timely information derived from tests and exams can determine the specifics. If you are confused by what is going on, ask to speak with the team coordinator or head physician.