Hartmann's Solution - Overview

Overview

One litre of Hartmann's solution contains:

• 131 mEq of sodium ion = 131 mmol/L.
• 111 mEq of chloride ion = 111 mmol/L.
• 29 mEq of lactate = 29 mmol/L.
• 5 mEq of potassium ion = 5 mmol/L.
• 4 mEq of calcium ion = 2 mmol/L .

Generally, the sodium, chloride, potassium and lactate come from NaCl (sodium chloride), NaC₃H₅O₃ (sodium lactate), CaCl₂ (calcium chloride), and KCl (potassium chloride).

Hartmann's IV infusion is given via an intravenous line (drip) and can be administered at various rates depending on the cause for necessity.