It is D-5 which is dextrose 5% given in
Posted By: Not really on 2006-01-02
In Reply to: D5 - the abbreviation for dextrose (glucose) given in a 5 percent normal saline solution. nm - Smiley
Subject: It is D-5 which is dextrose 5% given in
a half normal saline (0.45% normal saline) solution. Full strength normal saline is 0.9% (sodium chloride)
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D50 is dextrose 50% given for hypoglycemia.
Subject: D50 is dextrose 50% given for hypoglycemia.
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D5 - the abbreviation for dextrose (glucose) given in a 5 percent normal saline solution. nm
Subject: D5 - the abbreviation for dextrose (glucose) given in a 5 percent normal saline solution. nm
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