Crystalloids continue to be the first recommended solution in treatment of shock and hypovolaemia
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- These include saline, dextrose, combined dextrose/saline,Hartmann's solution
- The dextrose component is rapidly metabolised by the liver
- Giving 5% Dextrose is equivalent to giving water as an isotonic solution.
- If Na not given then this will lead to hyponatraemia.
- Usually the daily requirements are 2 x 1 L 5% Dextrose + 1 L of N-Saline each with 20 mmol K