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Table 1 Components of the two fluids used in the study

From: Efficacy and safety of a balanced salt solution versus a 0.9% saline infusion for the prevention of contrast-induced acute kidney injury (BASIC trial): a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

 

0.9% saline

Plasma solution A

Na+ (mEq/L)

154

140

K+ (mEq/L)

 

5

Ca2+ (mEq/L)

  

Mg2+ (mEq/L)

 

1.5

Cl− (mEq/L)

154

98

Acetate (mEq/L)

 

27

Gluconate (mEq/L)

 

23

Osmolarity (mOsm/L)

308

295

pH

6.0

7.4