Gastrointestinal replacement solution.
The mean sodium concentration of 61 gastrointestinal aspirations in peritonitis was 103 mEq/l. (S.D. 16.66), of 16 aspirations in vagotomy 88 mEq/l. (S.D. 19.49), of 12 aspirations in perforated duodenal ulcer 81 mEq/l. (S.D. 19.49), and of 15 aspirations in intestinal obstruction 89 mEq/l. (S.D. 19.49). The mean potassium concentrations were 9, 9.9, 13, and 8.8 mEq/l. respectively, and the mean chloride concentrations 122, 131, 125, and 112 mEq/l. respectively. It is suggested that a gastrointestinal replacement solution should contain 100 mEq of sodium, 12 mEq of potassium, and 122 mEq of chloride per litre; 50 g. of dextrose or 100 g. of fructose may be added to provide energy.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002712:Chlorides / Q000032:analysis*; D004381:Duodenal Ulcer / Q000378:metabolism; D005260:Female; D005750:Gastric Juice / Q000032:analysis*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000378:metabolism; D007419:Intestinal Secretions / Q000032:analysis*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000378:metabolism; D011188:Potassium / Q000032:analysis*; D012964:Sodium / Q000032:analysis*; D012996:Solutions; D014628:Vagotomy
D002712:Chlorides; D012996:Solutions; D012964:Sodium; D011188:Potassium