Sodium Lactate Flashcards
1
Q
Indication
A
Blood or fluid loss if sodium chloride not available
Dehydration
2
Q
Action
A
Increases vascular fluid volume which raises cardiac output and improves perfusion
3
Q
Contraindications
A
Neonates
Diabetic hyperglycaemia ketoacidotic coma or precoma
4
Q
Side effects
A
May precipice heart failure
