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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


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