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NaCL
- Potential for hyperchloraemic metabolic acidosis
CSL/Hartmann’s
- Potential for potassium accumulation
o Has 5mmol/L K+ with lesser Cl-
o Also has Ca2+ and lactate, which NaCl doesn’t have
5% Dextrose
- 50g/L of glucose translates to 200 calories per litre
- Affects BSLs in diabetic patients
o Each 1L of fluid is 10% of daily energy needs
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