Lactated Ringer’s (LRs) Flashcards

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Class / Action

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Isotonic crystalloid solution / Replaces extra cellular fluid by remaining in the vascular space

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Indications

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  1. Primarily indicated for use in trauma patients
  2. Hypovolemia
  3. Heat Exhaustion
  4. Shock
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Contraindications

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  1. Do Not Use in Pts with a Known Hypersensitivity to SODIUM LACTATE
  2. Do Not Use in Pts for the Treatment of Lactic Acidosis or Severe Metabolic Acidosis
  3. Do Not Use in Pts for the Treatment of Alkalosis or Pts at Risk for Alkalosis
  4. Do Not Use in Pts with Severe Renal Impairment, Hypervolemia, Overhydration, or Conditions that May Cause Sodium and/or Potassium Retention, Fluid Overload, or Edema
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Precautions

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  1. Hypersensitive pts
  2. Fluid overload pts
  3. Use Voume Control Device with PEDS Pts
  4. Use with particular caution to neonates and infants <6months of age
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Dosages / Administration

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  1. ADULT: Route and Indication Dependent

2. PEDS: 20mL/kg; repeat PRN; Max of 3 Infusions if Inadequate Perfusion

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Adverse Reactions

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Fluid overload, Hypersensitivity, Hyperkalemia

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