Crystalloids

Crystalloids
Type of Solution	Components	Indications
Saline solutions NS, 0.9% NaCl, sodium chloride, saline, 3% and 5% saline	Na and Cl	■ Alkalosis ■ Fluid loss ■ Sodium depletion
Dextrose solutions D5W, D10W	Dextrose in water	■ Replace calories as carbohydrates ■ Prevent dehydration ■ Maintain water balance ■ Promote sodium diuresis
Dextrose and saline mixtures D5NS, D51/2NS, D10NS	Dextrose in saline	■ Promote diuresis ■ Correct moderate fluid loss ■ Prevent alkalosis ■ Provide calories and sodium chloride
Multielectrolyte solutions LR, Lactated Ringer’s, Ringer’s Lactate, RL	Combination of Na, Cl, K, Ca, and lactate	■ Replaces fluid lost due to vomiting or GI suctioning ■ Treats dehydration ■ Restores normal fluid balance