Table 1 Chemical compositions of fluids used in liver transplant recipients
From: Chloride-liberal fluids are associated with acute kidney injury after liver transplantation
Fluid-type | Composition per 1 liter | Manufacturer |
|---|---|---|
crystalloids | Â | Â |
0.9% Sodium chloride, USP | 154 mEq Sodium | Baxter Healthcare Corp, Deerfield, IL, USA |
154 mEq Chloride | ||
0.45% Sodium chloride, USP | 77 mEq Sodium | Baxter Healthcare Corp, Deerfield, IL, USA |
77 mEq Chloride | ||
Lactated Ringer’s injection, USP | 130 mEq Sodium | Baxter Healthcare Corp, Deerfield, IL, USA |
4 mEq Potassium | ||
3 mEq Calcium | ||
109 mEq Chloride | ||
28 mEq Sodium lactate | ||
Colloids | Â | Â |
Human albumin 5% biotest | Plasma protein 50gm (96% albumin), caprylate (4 mmol/l), N-acetyl-DL-tryptophanate (4 mmol/l), sodium ions (145 mmol/l), water for injections ad 1,000 ml | Biotest Pharma GmbH |
Dreieich, Germany | ||
Human albumin 20% biotest (given diluted in 0.9% normal saline) | 200 g/l (at least 95% is human albumin) | Biotest Pharma GmbH |
Dreieich, Germany |