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Crystalloid Isotonic Solution

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  1. Types
    1. Lactated Ringers
    2. Normal Saline
  2. Advantages
    1. Inexpensive and readily available
    2. Does not result in Allergic Reactions
  3. Disadvantages
    1. Only transiently expand the intravascular volume
    2. Only 25% remains in intravascular space
    3. Requires infusion of 4-5x the deficit
      1. May result in pulmonary edema in critically ill

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