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Ringer's Solution
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Ringer's solution [′riŋ·ərz sə‚lü·shən]
(chemistry)
A solution of 0.86 gram sodium chloride, 0.03 gram potassium chloride, and 0.033 gram calcium chloride in boiled, purified water, used topically as a physiological salt solution.

Ringer’s Solution 

a balanced salt solution that resembles seawater in composition and ion concentration. It is a physiological solution that was proposed in 1882 by the British physiologist S. Ringer.



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A randomized, double-blind comparison of lactated Ringer's solution and 0.
In all cases, administration of lactated Ringer's solution (50 mL/h) was begun in the operating room before the anesthetic was given, and was continued postoperatively for 4 to 6 hours.
Lactated Ringer's solution is administered as part of the initial fluid resuscitation, generally using 2-4 cc/kg/percent burn as a guide for the first 24 hour of volume.
 
 
 
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