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I like to hang 0.9% NS to gravity when possible because I always thought that the fluids would stop infusing if the IV site blows. A co-worker of mine disagrees and said that IV fluids hung to gravity would continue to flow and infiltrate if an IV site blows.
Hypotonic fluids have a lower salt concentration, whereas hypertonic fluids have a higher salt concentration. When giving sub-Q fluids, you usually use isotonic fluids. There are a variety of fluid types available, but the fluid that is most commonly used for CKD cats is Lactated Ringers Solution (LRS).luids containing dextrose also have a shorter life than non-dextrose fluids. If your vet gives you this fluid (it may be a bag of LRS to which 2.5% or 5% dextrose has been added, so always check bags carefully before using them), ask to exchange it for a more suitable type.