During a recent walk around the emergency room where I work, I noted the number of patients with bags of intravenous fluids hanging above them. Almost everyone had one. Our ER in Boston isn't unique.

The use of balanced multielectrolyte solution or saline had no significant impact on the risk of acute kidney injury or death in critically ill hospitalized patients, based on data from more than 5037 ...

Two new trials have tried to answer a long-standing question: which intravenous (IV) fluid is better, normal saline or balanced crystalloids? The trials, both conducted at Vanderbilt University in ...

Lactated Ringer's solution yielded a similar composite risk of death or hospital readmission within 90 days as normal saline. A small absolute lower risk of 90-day mortality was seen, but it was not ...

IV bags filled with saline solution are one of the most common items in hospitals. But new research suggests replacing the saline with a different intravenous solution may significantly reduce risks ...

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 ...

You can make saline solution at home with tap water, iodine-free salt, and baking soda. Following safety procedures can prevent bacteria. Saline solution is a mixture of salt and water. Normal saline ...