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- Isotonic balanced salt solutions such as Lactated Ringer's or Plasmalyte or Normal Saline are preferred
- Avoid dextrose containing solutions unless hypoglycemia (blood sugar < 80 mg/dl) is documented
- Colloids - benefits of colloid resuscitation are not proven
- Hypertonic solutions - May be used in patients with head injury (see head injury module for details)
Module 3: Pediatric Shock, including Vascular Access
