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Fluids and electrolytes (Formulary)

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NHS Highland

Refer to guidance on the treatment of hyponatraemia, hypokalaemia and hypomagnesaemia (see summary guidance).

Bicarbonate (Formulary: Fluids & electrolytes)

Hyperkalaemia formulary options (Formulary: Fluids & electrolytes)

Intravenous sodium, glucose and potassium (Formulary: Fluids & electrolytes)

Oral bicarbonate (Formulary: Fluids & electrolytes)

Oral potassium (Formulary: Fluids & electrolytes)

Oral rehydration therapy (Formulary: Fluids & electrolytes)

Oral sodium (Formulary: Fluids & electrolytes)

Plasma and plasma substitutes (Formulary: Fluids & electrolytes)

Water (Formulary: Fluids & electrolytes)

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