The provided reference describes a specific example of adjusting a pre-existing intravenous fluid solution, not a general method for creating IV fluids from scratch. Therefore, it describes compounding or modifying an existing IV solution rather than a de novo creation. Here's how the reference describes modifying an existing IV fluid bag:
To modify an existing IV fluid bag of 500ml 0.45% Sodium Chloride 5% glucose solution:
- Remove and discard 56 ml from the 500ml bag of 0.45% Sodium Chloride 5% glucose.
- Add 56ml of 50% glucose to the remaining bag.
- Add 7.5ml of concentrated 30% sodium chloride, measuring very carefully.
This procedure illustrates how specific IV fluid formulations can be adjusted. In this example, the concentrations of glucose and sodium chloride are being altered.
