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Electrolyte and Osmolality Statistics of Common Resuscitation Fluids as Compared with Plasma.
| Fluid Type | Sodium-Na (mEq/L) | Chloride-Cl (mEq/L) | Potassium-K (mEq/L) | Osmolality (mosm/L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma | 140 | 103 | 4 | 290 |
| Normal Saline (0.9%) | 154 | 154 | 0 | 308 |
| Lactated Ringers | 130 | 109 | 4 | 273 |
| Plasmalyte | 140 | 98 | 5 | 294 |
| Colloids (e.g., 25% albumin) | 145 | Dependent on diluent | Dependent on diluent | ~300 |
