Table 1 Composition of crystalloids [12]
From: Narrative review of the role of intravenous fluid in critically sick patients
| Â | Osmolality (mOsm/L) | Electrolytes Concentrations (mEq/L) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Na +  | Cl- | K +  | Ca2 +  | Mg2+  | ||
Plasma | 290 | 140 | 103 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
0.9% saline | 308 | 154 | 154 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hartmann’s solution | 279 | 131 | 111 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Ringer’s lactate | 273 | 130 | 109 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
PlasmaLyte | 295 | 140 | 98 | 5 | 0 | 3 |