lactated Ringer's solution

noun

variants also lactated Ringer's
: a sterile aqueous solution that is similar to Ringer's solution but contains sodium lactate in addition to calcium chloride, sodium chloride, and potassium chloride
During the course of the operation, the child received 500 ml of lactated Ringer's solution, and 100 ml of blood was transfused.Robert L. Sheridan et al., The New England Journal of Medicine

called also Hartmann's solution, Ringer's lactate, Ringer's lactate solution

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“Lactated Ringer's solution.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/lactated%20Ringer%27s%20solution. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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