ringer's acetate

Ringer's acetate is a **balanced crystalloid intravenous fluid** used for extracellular-volume replacement and fluid resuscitation. It is an electrolyte solution containing sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, and acetate ions; exact concentrations and additional constituents can vary by manufacturer and regional product formulation. Acetate functions as a metabolizable buffer precursor that helps support acid-base homeostasis, while the electrolyte and water content expands plasma and interstitial volume. Ringer's acetate has been used in perioperative care, hypovolemia, dehydration, hemorrhagic shock, sepsis and septic shock, and burn-related resuscitation. It is a generic multicomponent fluid rather than a single proprietary drug program.

Brand names

Ringer-acetat Fresenius KabiRinger-Acetat Baxter ViafloRINGER ACETATE Medpolymer

Other names

Ringers acetateRinger acetateRinger-acetateacetated Ringer's solutionacetate Ringer's solution