💉Plasmodium Papi

Dear RN, Normal Saline vs Lactated Ringers made simple. LR: Contains Na, Cl, K, Ca, and lactate. Commonly used in burns and trauma. NS: Contains only Na and Cl. Sodium (Na⁺): 154 mEq/L. Chloride (Cl⁻): 154 mEq/L. Compatible with blood products. Has a high level of chloride, so large amounts of fluid resuscitation can lead to Hyperchloremic Metabolic Acidosis, so it worsens acidosis in very large amounts, which is why providers may choose LR when high levels of fluids are expected, think DKA, burns and trauma.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Cheers 🥂