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Question: You are asking a very important question which needs to be more specific. Based on the data that you provide makes reference to an intravenous fluid containing Dextrose (you do no specify what % of Dextrose but I imagine is 5%) and what you describe is IV fluids od 5% Dextrosein 1/4 of Normal saline. Also you mention high sodiium. I hope it is not hypernatremia (dehydration with high sodium in blood) because this is a type of electrolyte abnormality that if corrected with free water or "too fast" it willcause brain edema. I do not know the specific, therefore it would be unfair to speculate. But based on your info, this is a delicate situation that must be managed by a pediatrician (if a child is the patient) or and intermist (if the person is an adult).
Answers: You are asking a very important question which needs to be more specific. Based on the data that you provide makes reference to an intravenous fluid containing Dextrose (you do no specify what % of Dextrose but I imagine is 5%) and what you describe is IV fluids od 5% Dextrosein 1/4 of Normal saline. Also you mention high sodiium. I hope it is not hypernatremia (dehydration with high sodium in blood) because this is a type of electrolyte abnormality that if corrected with free water or "too fast" it willcause brain edema. I do not know the specific, therefore it would be unfair to speculate. But based on your info, this is a delicate situation that must be managed by a pediatrician (if a child is the patient) or and intermist (if the person is an adult).