Distribution
- Distribution into various body compartments depends on the fluid used
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5% dextrose
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0.9% NaCl
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Colloids
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| Intracellular
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667 mL
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| Extracellular
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Interstitial
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250 mL
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750 mL
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| Intravascular
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83 mL
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25 mL
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1000 mL
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Crystalloids
Colloids
- Starches: BAD, increase mortality
- Gelatin and dextran: not available in Canada, and poor data
- Albumin:
- No difference when compared head-to-head as initial resuscitation fluid compared to crystalloid
- Very expensive, and is a blood product
- Products also contain sodium 110-140 mmol/L
