Table 3.
Comparison of selected intravenous fluids
| mOsm/L | Na (mEq/L) | Cl (mEq/L) | Dextrose (g/L) | K (mEq/L) | Ca (mEq/L) | Lactate (mEq/L) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9% sodium chloride | 308 | 154 | 154 | – | – | – | – |
| 0.45% sodium chloride | 154 | 77 | 77 | – | – | – | – |
| 5% dextrose plus 0.225% sodium chloride | 321 | 7739 | 7739 | 50 | – | – | – |
| 5% dextrose plus 0.9% sodium chloride | 560 | 154 | 154 | 50 | – | – | – |
| 5% dextrose | 252 | – | – | 50 | – | – | – |
| Lactated ringers solution | 273 | 130 | 109 | – | 4 | 2.7 | 28 |
| Lactated ringers and 5% dextrose solution | 525 | 130 | 109 | 50 | 4 | 2.7 | 28 |
| Plasmalyte | 294 | 140 | 98 | – | 5 | – | – |