Helixtalk - Rosalind Franklin University's College Of Pharmacy Podcast
092 - Why You Should Stop Using (Ab)normal Saline: NS vs. LR for IV Fluids
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 0:35:04
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Synopsis
In this episode, we discuss IV fluids for hospitalized patients, including normal saline (0.9% NaCl) and lactated ringer’s. In addition, we review the newest literature supporting the use of balanced crystalloids over normal saline from the SMART and SALT-ED trials.