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

Composition of LR:
 • Sodium 130 mEq/L
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Lactated Ringers ... 7.5 Lactated Ringers ... trial • Minimal K ... • Increases Edema ... #pharmacology #
Hyperkalemia - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

S/Sx: Most pts asymptomatic. Weakness, cramping, nausea, paresthesias, palpitations,
esp w oliguria / GFR ... VBG (acidosis), CK ... hypovolemia) - Use LR ... Bicarb<22) - avoid NS ... caution in HTN & edema