| Product |
Electrolyte Composition (mEq/l)
|
Buffer Source (mEq/L) |
pH |
Caloric Value (per L) |
Indications |
| Na+ |
K+ |
Ca++ |
Mg++ |
Cl- |
| Lactated Ringer’s |
130 |
4 |
3 |
-- |
109 |
Lactate 28 |
6.5 |
9 |
To correct fluid and electrolyte deficits and mild acidosis |
| Plasma-Lyte A pH 7.4 |
140 |
5 |
-- |
3 |
98 |
Acetate 27
Gluconate 23 |
7.4 |
18 |
All-purpose replacement fluid used to correct fluid and electrolyte deficits and metabolic acidosis |
| Normosol - R |
140 |
5 |
-- |
3 |
98 |
Acetate 27
Gluconate 23 |
6.6 |
18 |
All-purpose replacement fluid used to correct fluid and electrolyte deficits and metabolic acidosis |
| 0.9% Normal Saline inj, USP |
154 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
154 |
None |
5.4 |
None |
To correct deficits of sodium and chloride and treat metabolic alkalosis |
| 7.2 % Saline |
1232 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
1232 |
None |
4.0 |
None |
To temporarily correct hypovolemia of shock |
| 5% Dextrose in Water |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
5.0 |
170 |
To correct hypoglycemia; supply water; treat high potassium with insulin |
| 5% Sodium bicarbonate injection, USP |
595 |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Bicarbonate (HCO3 - ) 595 |
7.8 |
None |
Buffering solution to correct severe metabolic acidosis |
