RL Infusion

RL is a source of electrolytes and water. It is used to treat dehydration.

This study showed that there was a significant increase in blood sugar levels intra-operatively when RL was used with as well as without supplemental dextrose. Addition of dextrose increased the incidence of intraoperative hyperglycemia to 50% as compared to only 12% when RL alone was used.

If you are correcting only dehydration (as when giving a bolus in the ER), use 0.9% saline. If you are correcting dehydration and providing maintenance fluids at the same time, add both volumes and use D5 0.45% saline. If you are providing fluid only, may use D5 0.18% saline or D5 0.33% saline.

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

This solution is contraindicated where the administration of sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride or lactate could be clinically detrimental. Lactate administration is contraindicated in severe metabolic acidosis or alkalosis, and in severe liver disease or anoxic states which affect lactate metabolism.

Ringer's lactate solution (RL), also known as sodium lactate solution and Hartmann's solution, is a mixture of sodium chloride, sodium lactate, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride in water. It is used for replacing fluids and electrolytes in those who have low blood volume or low blood pressure.

NS contains 154 mM Na⁺ and Cl^-, with an average pH of 5.0 and osmolarity of 308 mOsm/L. LR solution has an average pH of 6.5, is hypo-osmolar (272 mOsm/L), and has similar electrolytes (130 mM Na⁺, 109 mM Cl^-, 28 mM lactate, etc.) to plasma; thus, it was considered a more physiologically compatible fluid than NS.

Lactated Ringer's injection is used to replace water and electrolyte loss in patients with low blood volume or low blood pressure. It is also used as an alkalinizing agent, which increases the pH level of the body. This medicine is to be given only by or under the supervision of your doctor.

Normal Saline is a prescription medicine used for fluid and electrolyte replenishment for intravenous administration. Normal Saline may be used alone or with other medications. Normal Saline belongs to a class of drugs called Crystalloid Fluid.

Dns Infusion is a combination medicine used as short term fluid replacement after trauma. It works by restoring blood plasma lost due to severe bleeding.

Ringer Lactate is found to be superior to Normal saline for fluid resuscitation because Normal saline has vasodilator effects with an increase in serum potassium levels and risk of metabolic acidosis.