Is Normosol the same as normal saline?

Existing data comparing Normosol™-R and normal saline are diverse, but there is evidence in the literature to suggest that Normosol™-R has favourable effects on renal function when compared to normal saline.

What type of fluid is Normosol?

NORMOSOL ®-R is a sterile, nonpyrogenic isotonic solution of balanced electrolytes in water for injection. The solution is administered by intravenous infusion for parenteral replacement of acute losses of extracellular fluid.

When do we use Normosol?

Indications and Usage for Normosol-R Injection Normosol-R is indicated for replacement of acute extracellular fluid volume losses in surgery, trauma, burns or shock. Normosol-R also can be used as an adjunct to restore a decrease in circulatory volume in patients with moderate blood loss.

What IV fluids are used for maintenance?

The preferred fluid type for IV maintenance is sodium chloride 0.9% with glucose 5%

• Plasma-Lyte 148 with glucose 5% (contains 5 mmol/L of potassium) – generally stocked in tertiary paediatric centres and intensive care.
• Hartmann’s with glucose 5%

When to use normosol are for fluid replacement?

Normosol-R is indicated for replacement of acute extracellular fluid volume losses in surgery, trauma, burns or shock. Normosol-R can also be used as an adjunct to restore a decrease in circulatory volume in patients with moderate blood loss.

How is normosol m and dextrose solution administered?

The solution is administered by intravenous infusion for parenteral maintenance of routine daily fluid and electrolyte requirements with minimal carbohydrate calories.

How is normosol-R pH 7.4 administered?

Normosol-R pH 7.4 is administered by intravenous infusion. It may also be administered subcutaneously. The amount to be infused is based on replacement of losses of extracellular fluid volume in the individual patient.

Which is better normosol m or replacement crystalloid?

Normosol-M is a maintenance solution. As you can see from the table this solution contains significantly less sodium and chloride when compared to the replacement crystalloid solutions. It also contains significantly more potassium and glucose in order to maintain the isotonicity.