Why Are Lactated Ringers Given

Lactated Ringer’s injection is used to replace water and electrolyte loss in patients with low blood volume or low blood pressure. It is also used as an alkalinizing agent, which increases the pH level of the body.

When should you use lactated Ringers?

1. Burn and trauma patients who need fluids.
2. Acute blood loss.
3. Metabolic acidosis, which is an electrolyte disorder.
4. Electrolyte loss.

Is lactated Ringer's good for dehydration?

Lactated Ringer’s solution is an intravenous fluid that doctors use to treat dehydration and restore fluid balance in the body. The solution consists primarily of water and electrolytes.