IV Solution Cheat Sheet Version 1

Solution Cheat Sheet Type Description Osmolality Use Miscellaneous Normal Saline Water Crystalloid Solution Isotonic 308 Osm Increases Circulating Plasma Volume

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IV Solution Cheat Sheet Type Description Osmolality Use Miscellaneous Normal Saline NS 0 9 Na Cl In Water Crystalloid Solution Isotonic 308 M Osm Increases Circulating Plasma Volume When Red Cells Are Adequate Replaces Losses Without Altering Fluid Concentrations Helpful For Na Replacement 1 2 Normal Saline 1 2 NS 0 45 Na Cl In Water Crystalloid Solution Hypotonic 154 M Osm Raises Total Fluid Volume Useful For Daily Maintenance Of Body Fluid But Is Of Less Value For Replacement Of Na Cl Deficit Helpful For Establishing Renal Function Fluid Replacement For Clients Who Dont Need Extra Glucose Diabetics Lactated Ringers LR Normal Saline With Electrolytes And Buffer Isotonic 275 M Osm Replaces Fluid And Buffers P H Normal Saline With K Ca And Lactate Buffer Often Seen With Surgery D 5 W Dextrose 5 In Water Crystalloid Solution Isotonic In The Bag Physiologically Hypotonic 260 M Osm Raises Total Fluid Volume Helpful In Re

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