Sodium Chloride 3.0 g
Sodium Lactate 1.55 g
Potassium Chloride 0.15 g
Calcium Chloride 0.10 g
Ringer's lactate solution is commonly used for fluid resuscitation after blood loss due to trauma or surgery.
It is extensively used in aggressive volume resuscitation, e.g. for patients with pancreatitis, hemorrhagic shock or major burn injuries. Since the lactate is converted into bicarbonate, caution should be used as patients may become alkalotic. In acidotic states, such as in acute kidney failure, Rin...