Isotonic
pH 6.6
130 mEq Sodium
4 mEq Potassium
3 mEq Calcium
109 mEq Chloride
28 mEq Sodium Lactate (provides 9 calories/liter)
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Isotonic hydration; replaces (negligible) electrolytes and extra-cellular fluid losses; can buffer mild to moderate acidosis (the lactate is metabolized into bicarbonate which counteracts the acidosis)
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