Lactated ringer

Question 1

Adult dose of lactated ringer?

Answer 1

Hypovolemic shock: Tirate according to patients physiologic response. Hypoperfusion; 20 mL/Kg IV/IO over 15 minutes

Question 2

Lacatated ringer adverse reactions / side effects

Answer 2

Rare in therapeutic doses

Question 3

Lactated ringer pregnancy class

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Lactated ringer is an isotonic crystalloid solution containing electrolytes

True or false

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Lactated ringer class

Answer 5

Isotonic crystalloid solution

Question 6

Lactated ringer drug interactions

Answer 6

Few in the emergency setting

Question 7

Lactated ringer contraindications

Answer 7

Lactated ringer solution should not be used in patients with heart failure or renal failure

Question 8

Lactated ringer solution contains;

Answer 8

1. sodium (Na+) - 130 mEq / L
2. potassium (K+) - 4 mEq / L
3. calcium (Ca++) - 3 mEq / L
4. chloride (Ci-) - 109 mEq / L
5. lactic acid (lactate) - 28 mEq / L (this acts as a
   buffer)

Question 9

Lactated ringer mechanism of action

Answer 9

Lactated ringer solution replaces water and electrolytes

Question 10

Lactated ringer indications

Answer 10

Hypovolemic shock; keep open IV; hypoperfusion

Question 11

Neonatal dose of lactated ringer

Answer 11

Hypovolemic shock; titrated according to patients physiologic response. Neonates: Fluid bolus: 10 mL/kG IV given over 5 to 10 minutes; multiple boluses may be administered if the patient remains clinically hypovolemic