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Table 4 Four balanced crystalloids (see text)

From: The meaning of acid–base abnormalities in the intensive care unit – effects of fluid administration

 

Solution 1

Solution 2

Solution 3

Solution 4

[Na+]

140

140

140

140

[Cl-]

116

116

116

114

[HCO3 -]

 

19.2

24

 

[CO3 2-]

 

4.8

  

[OH-]

24

   

[L-lactate]

   

26

PCO2 (mmHg)

0

0.3a

760

0.3a

pH

12.38

9.35

6.04

6.49

Effective SID

24

24

24

24

  1. aAtmospheric sea level partial CO2 tension (PCO2). Electrolyte concentrations are given in mEq/l. SID, strong ion difference.
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