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- 50-60% of our total body weight is water and electrolytes.
- Whenever body fluids are lacking, they will be restored with basic solutions, which are defined combinations and concentrations of water and electrolytes (e.g. sodium chloride solutions) or carbohydrates (glucose).
- Basic solutions correct the balance of water, electrolytes and acid-base balance in the blood . Furthermore, basic solutions are used as a carrier for several active agents (e.g. I.V antibiotics) |
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