Does it matter if you infuse with dextrose before saline? It seems like most people go with saline first...why is that?
Never done dextrose, but I have 2 liters ready to go....
Does order of dextrose & saline matter?
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Re: Does order of dextrose & saline matter?
I too will be infusing tonight, second time but first on dextrose. I have 500ml saline, and 1000ml dextrose ready to go. Curious what would be best as well.
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Re: Does order of dextrose & saline matter?
Post some pics 
i do saline first, then dex with highest drip rate.
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Re: Does order of dextrose & saline matter?
I like doing the dex first since it burns less than the saline.