Normosol vs Plasmalyte Product Storage

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Tue, 11/12/2024 - 16:14
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Paul MacDowell
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Normosol vs Plasmalyte Product Storage

With fluid shortage we are toggling between Normosol (mfg ICU medical) and PlasmaLyte (mfg Baxter). Products have nearly identical composition. There appears to be a difference in data surrounding use a fluid warmer. Baxter is able to supply data for their PlasmaLyte product, however no such data seems to exist for Normosol. Plasmalyte is frequently placed in the warmer here, so this poses potential confusion and issues if Normosol is used as a substitute.

I am curious if others are encountering issue above and if there are any strategies that have worked well?

Thanks,
Paul
UC Davis

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