Fluid replacement-NS-D5 1/2NS-D5W-Lactated ringers,”NS-Used to increase intravascular volumeD5 1/2NS-Used for maintenance fluid (especially postop)D5W-More of a hypotonic fluid as glucose is quickly absorbedLactated ringers-Similar to NS

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Fluid replacement-NS-D5 1/2NS-D5W-Lactated ringers,”NS-Used to increase intravascular volumeD5 1/2NS-Used for maintenance fluid (especially postop)D5W-More of a hypotonic fluid as glucose is quickly absorbedLactated ringers-Similar to NS

with just electrolytes; DN use in hyperkalemic patients as it contains K”