It would lower the red blood cell concentration, why is this better than having low blood pressure?
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Yes, but in any case where the person is given IV fluids but not a blood transfusion, the benefits of the fluids outweigh the minimal dilution of red blood cells. It’s important to keep blood pressure up to make sure that oxygen and nutrients are getting into your cells (especially your brain). Obviously if you’ve lost a critical amount of blood, you need a blood transfusion and not just fluids.
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