Chemicals and Drugs

Ringer's Solution

An isotonic solution; the base contains SODIUM CHLORIDE; POTASSIUM CHLORIDE; and CALCIUM CHLORIDE. Other chemicals, such as SODIUM BICARBONATE or acetate salts may be added, as needed for pH buffering, or as an energy source.

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Abstract

An isotonic solution; the base contains SODIUM CHLORIDE; POTASSIUM CHLORIDE; and CALCIUM CHLORIDE. Other chemicals, such as SODIUM BICARBONATE or acetate salts may be added, as needed for pH buffering, or as an energy source.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Ringers Solution
  • Ringer Solution

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Aspects Covered

18 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, adverse effects, analysis, chemical synthesis, chemistry, classification, economics, history, isolation & purification, metabolism, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, poisoning, radiation effects, standards, supply & distribution, therapeutic use, toxicity.

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History Note

2019 (1977)

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  1. D26.776w.498.750w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Ringer's Solution. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000077331. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000077331
  2. Ringer's Solution. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ringer%27s_solution
  3. Ringer's Solution. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1138664