McDonagh Medical Center

THE CHELATION CARRIER SOLUTION: AN ANALYSIS OF OSMOLARITY AND SODIUM CONTENT

Charles J. Rudolph, Jr., D.O., Ph.D. and Edward W. McDonagh, D.O., F.A.C.G.P., F.A.P.M.

REVIEW ARTICLE:   No Abstract Available Comment:  This article  examines both the osmolarity and the sodium content of chelation therapy bottles when prepared using available intravenous fluid carriers including:  5% dextrose, normal saline (.9% NaCl), 1/2 normal saline (.45% NaCl) and sterile water.  Recommendations are made on when to use the various intravenous mixtures.