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Table of Commonly Used IV Solutions
Name of SolutionType of SolutionIngredients in1-LiterUsesComplications
0.45% SodiumChlorideShorthand Notation:½NSHypotonicpH 5.677 mEq Sodium77 mEq Chloridehypotonic hydration; replacesodium and chloride;hyperosmolar diabetesif too much is mixed withblood cells duringtransfusions, the cells will pullwater into them and rupture0.9% SodiumChlorideShorthand Notation:NSIsotonicpH 5.7154 mEq Sodium154 mEq Chlorideisotonic hydration; replacesodium and chloride;alkalosis; blood transfusions(will not hemolyze blood cells)None known3% Sodium ChlorideHypertonicpH 5.0513 mEq Sodium513 mEq Chloride5% Sodium ChlorideHypertonicpH 5.8855 mEq Sodium855 mEq Chloridesymptomatic hyponatremiadue to excessive sweating,vomiting, renal impairment,and excessive water intakerapid or continuous infusioncan result in hypernatremia orhyperchloremia5% Dextrose inWaterShorthand Notation:D5WIsotonicpH 5.05 grams dextrose(170 calories/liter)isotonic hydration; providessome calories10% Dextrose inWaterShorthand Notation:D10WHypertonicpH 4.310 grams dextrose(340 calories/liter)may be infused peripherally;hypertonic hydration;provides some calorieswater intoxication and dilutionof body's electrolytes withlong, continuous infusions
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