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Lactated Ringers (LR) vs Normal Saline (NS) - Comparison

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
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(NS) - Comparison ... trial • Minimal K ... Is Dangerous in Hyperkalemia ... #NS #comparison ... #pharmacology #
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis ... Elimination (see Table ... hypovolemia) - Use LR ... Bicarb<22) - avoid NS ... concurrent need for vasopressor
The crusade against “Ab”Normal Saline continues.  This is a non-physiologic fluid that can harm our
is dominated by K+ ... the ECF causes Hyperkalemia ... crystalloids like LR ... criticalcare #management #diagnosis ... #treatment #pharmacology