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Intravenous Fluids: Composition and Indications

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This chapter reviews various fluids available for intravenous (IV) administration. The IV fluids can be broadly divided into two categories: crystalloids and colloids. Crystalloid solutions contain water, electrolytes, and/or glucose, whereas colloids include mostly albumin and blood products. Table 4.1 provides a list of crystalloids and colloids that are available for IV use.

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  1. Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, Rutgers New Jersey Medical, Newark, NJ, USA

    Alluru S. Reddi MD, PhD (Professor of Medicine, Chief)

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Reddi, A.S. (2018). Intravenous Fluids: Composition and Indications. In: Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Disorders. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-60167-0_4

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