Lactated Ringer’s solution is an intravenous fluid that doctors use to treat dehydration and restore fluid balance in the body. The solution consists primarily of water and electrolytes. Other names ...

Vitamin C May Improve Anemia Care This study raises important questions about the choice between lactated Ringer and saline. Preferential use of balanced crystalloids such as lactated Ringer vs saline ...

A materials science collaboration between UChicago PME engineers and Duke doctors could lead to shorter, safer procedures ...

A new study by researchers at Intermountain Healthcare in Salt Lake City finds there may be a better and safer treatment option for emergency department and hospital patients than saline solution, ...

image: A new study by researchers at Intermountain Healthcare finds there may be a better and safer treatment option for emergency department and hospital patients than saline solution, which is used ...

Trials evaluating the use of hypertonic saline solutions for resuscitation after traumatic injury have not shown an overall mortality benefit compared with isotonic fluid administration. The largest ...

Doctors have urged hospitals around the world to reconsider the type of fluids used to treat children gravely ill with sepsis. Doctors have urged hospitals around the world to reconsider the type of ...