9.2.2 Parenteral preparations for fluid and electrolyte imbalance

First Line

Second Line

Specialist

Hospital Only

Parenteral electrolyte solutions are managed by the hospital pharmacy departments- see pharmacy for more details.

Concentrated potassium chloride injection use is restricted to certain specialist clinical areas- see local trust policy for information on supply, storage and administration.

South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust guidelines on parenteral potassium:

9.2.2.1 Electrolytes and water

Sodium chloride 0.9%

IV infusion 5ml, 10ml, 20ml ampoules, 50ml vials

Water for injection

5ml, 10ml, 20ml ampoules

Glucose

5%, 10%, 20%, 50%

Formulary

9.2.2 Parenteral preparations for fluid and electrolyte imbalance

9.2.2.1 Electrolytes and water

Sodium chloride 0.9%

Water for injection

Glucose