It is indicated in water and sodium depletion. It provides Dextrose as a nutrient in a suitable medium of Sodium Chloride or it may also be employed as a source of Sodium Chloride. It is usually used in the maintenance and replacement of fluid, electrolyte and carbohydrate in patients who are in nothing by mouth regimen during pre & post operative stage.
Standard Electrolytes Solution
The volume and rate of infusion of the solution depends on the clinical condition, age and body surface area of the patient and judgment of the physicians.
These solutions are contraindicated where the administration of sodium or chloride could be clinically detrimental. Serum electrolyte concentration should be carefully monitored. Sodium Chloride should be administered with caution to patients with congestive heart failure, peripheral or pulmonary oedema, impaired renal function or pre-eclampsia.
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