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Is Normal Saline Compatible with Lactated Ringers?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 6 min read
Is Normal Saline Compatible with Lactated Ringers?

This effect usually isn't a concern unless a person gets a large amount of normal saline solution. Lactated Ringer's doesn't mix well with some IV solutions

IV solutions
Intravenous fluid regulation is the control of the amount of fluid you receive intravenously, or through your bloodstream. The fluid is given from a bag connected to an intravenous line. This is a thin tube, often called an IV, that's inserted into one of your veins.
. Pharmacies instead mix normal saline with the following IV solutions: methylprednisone.

What is not compatible with lactated Ringer's?

Eight drugs, ciprofloxacin, cyclosporine, diazepam, ketamine, lorazepam, nitroglycerin, phenytoin, and propofol, were found to be incompatible and should not be administered with LR.

Are LR and NS compatible?

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.

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