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Ringer's is a sterile solution of sodium chloride, potassium chloride, and calcium chloride in purified water, used as a fluid and electrolyte replacer and can be used as an irrigating physiologic salt solution. It is nearly the same as the fluid found in sterile areas of your body.

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What is the name of a hypo-tonic solution used in intravenous infusion?

One example of a hypo-tonic solution used in intravenous infusion is 0.45% saline, also known as half-normal saline. This solution has a lower concentration of salt compared to the normal concentration in the body, making it hypo-tonic.


What iv solution do you use to rehydrate an unconcious person?

Normal saline is usually used when the reason of unconsciousness is unknown. The use of fluids is limited to normal saline and ringers lactate, or lactated ringers is used for fluid replacement in the case of blood loss as it acts as a volume replacement, keeping the blood pressure up.


How do you show that a wave function is a solution to the time- independent Schrodinger equation for a simple harmonic oscillator?

To show that a wave function is a solution to the time-independent Schrödinger equation for a simple harmonic oscillator, you substitute the wave function into the Schrödinger equation and simplify. This will involve applying the Hamiltonian operator to the wave function and confirming that it equals a constant times the wave function.


Why is saline used for serial dilution?

Ringers solution contains a salt content similar to what is found in the cells of a bacteria. This prevents the bacteria under going osmotic stress and subsequent bursting of the cell walls.


What is the density of lactated ringers?

The osmolarity of the Lactated Ringer solution is about 140 millimoles. (It has got lot of sodium, very little potassium and calcium. It has enough chloride and bicarbonate. It is designed like extra cellular fluid.)

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Has the expired lactated ringers solution been disposed of properly?

The expired lactated ringers solution has been disposed of properly.


Is ringers solution a mixture or a compound?

It is a mixture :]


Can lactated ringers iv fluids increase lactic acid blood levels?

Yes, lactated ringers solution contains lactate, which can be metabolized into lactic acid in the body. In rare cases, administration of large volumes of lactated ringers solution can lead to an increase in lactic acid levels in the blood. It is important to monitor patients closely while administering lactated ringers solution.


Does lactated ringers expire?

Yes, lactated Ringer's solution does have an expiration date. It is important to check the label for the expiration date and not use the solution if it has expired.


Is there any difference between ringer's Lactate solution and Hartman n's Solution?

I am doing a paper and need to know the difference between ringer's lactate and lactate ringers


What is the Mechanism of action of Lactated ringers solution?

Lactated Ringer's solution works by replenishing electrolytes and fluids in the body to maintain proper balance and hydration. It contains sodium, potassium, calcium, and lactate, which help restore electrolyte levels and support cellular function. The solution is typically used to treat dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, and to replace lost fluids.


Is lactated ringers the same as ringers lactate?

YES


What is effect of ringers on frog heart?

Ringer's solution is isotonic to frog and kees frog heart working for a long time .


When did Johan Ringers die?

Johan Ringers died in 1965.


When was Johan Ringers born?

Johan Ringers was born in 1885.


What iv solution do you hang with blood?

I believe it's Lactated Ringers with the packed RBC's connected to the line by a Y connector.


Is lactated ringers or NS given for high blood pressure?

lactated ringers