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Ringer Lactate

IV fluids

Description

Lactated Ringer's injection is used to replace water and electrolyte loss in patients with low blood volume or low blood pressure. It is also used as an alkalinizing agent, which increases the pH level of the body

Mechanism of action

Volume resuscitation: In that intravascular volume expands, increasing preload and thus, perfusion.

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Mechanism of action

Volume resuscitation: In that intravascular volume expands, increasing preload and thus, perfusion.

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