IV Fluid

(Katherine Kippy Shadley) #1

I remember there was a mention of IV fluid options and that some have glucose or something in them. What are the options, which do I ask for?

(Cathie Condon) #2

Just saline.

#3

Or “Lactated Ringer’s” also known as “Ringer’s Lactate” since neither have any sugars such as glucose or dextrose.

(Bacon for the Win) #4

D5 has dextrose. You want normal saline (sodium chloride) or lactated ringers (sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride. We usually use NS unless 'lytes are off, then you’ll get the LR.