Hartmann Solution (IV Infusion)

Indications

• Treats hypovolemia caused by surgery, hemorrhage, and trauma
• Corrects excessive sweating, severe diarrhea, and vomiting
• Replenishes fluid and electrolytes
• Treats severe plasma loss caused by intestinal obstruction and burns
• Used to treat metabolic acidosis associated with dehydration

Composition

• Sterile solution of Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride and Sodium Lactate
• Contains specific quantities of Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, and Sodium Lactate per 100ml of solution
• Provides specific amounts of Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Bicarbonate, and Chloride per litre

Dosage

• Dependent on patient's age, weight, and clinical condition
• Recommended flow rate of up to 100 drops/minute/70 kg body weight
• Specific dosage calculation for burn patients according to the Parkland formula

Administration

• Pre-infusion checks for infusion set and solution
• Step-by-step guidance for administering the solution intravenously

Contraindications

• Relatively contraindicated in patients with diabetes mellitus due to gluconeogenic isomers of lactate

Side Effects

• Mild swelling of hands, ankles, and feet
• Rare lung complications causing breathing difficulty
• Possible symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, and inflammation or swelling of veins around the injection site

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Pregnancy Category C
• No animal reproduction studies conducted
• Should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed

Precautions & Warnings

• Should not be administered rapidly or for prolonged periods
• Infusion with caution in patients with electrolyte imbalance
• Immediate discontinuation if rigor arises during administration
• Specific precautions for cloudy or expired solution

Therapeutic Class

• Haemodialysis solutions

Storage Conditions

• Stored at controlled room temperature

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