Difference between D10 and D5

[Guest guest]

Hello All:

I understand that if any our kids are dehydrated and go to the er and

they need an iv they should get the D10 not the D5, but I was

wondering what is the difference and why this is.

Thanks

B

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

D5 is 5% dextrose. D10 is 10% dextrose. Dextrose is sugar. It gets

ones blood sugar level up faster.

Hope this helps.

Ken M

> Hello All:

>

> I understand that if any our kids are dehydrated and go to the er

and

> they need an iv they should get the D10 not the D5, but I was

> wondering what is the difference and why this is.

>

> Thanks

>

> B