Balanced solutions: better than saline, but which balanced solution?
PulmCCM
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
Balanced crystalloids are considered to be probably superior to normal saline as a resuscitation fluid in critically ill patients. But there are multiple balanced crystalloid products available, with varying compositions. Does the choice of balanced solution make a difference in patient outcomes from critical illness? Balanced solutions are formulated with electrolyte and solute concentrations closer to plasma’s, compared to normal saline’s simple composition of sodium and chloride (
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