Table 2 Commonly applied crystalloid solutions: osmolality, cationic, and anionic composition
From: Perioperative fluid therapy: a statement from the international Fluid Optimization Group
Fluid | Osmolality (mOsm/l) | pH | Na + (mEq/l) | K + (mEq/l) | Ca ++ (mEql/l) | Lactate (mEql/l) | Cl − (mEq/l) | Acetate (mEq/l) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Plasma | 285 to 295 | 7.4 | 142 | 4 | 5 | 27 | 1 | Â |
0.9% saline | 308 | 5.5 | 154 | Â | Â | Â | 154 | Â |
Lactate Ringer’s | 273 | 6.5 | 130 | 5.4 | 2.7 | 29 | 109 |  |
Plasmalyte | 294 | 7.4 | 140 | 5 | Â | Â | 98 | 27 |