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hypotonic fluid
Hypotonic fluids include:
1) D5W
2) 1/2 normal saline
3) D5W 1/2 normal saline
Contraindications:
Avoid when cerebral edema of concern:
1) head injury
2) stroke
3) intracranial tumor or mass
General
fluid
References
Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams &
Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999