ABSTRACT

Background Intravenous (IV) fluid therapy is most widely used in in-patients to manage altered fluid intake, increased fluid losses, or acid–base and electrolyte imbalances. Critically ill people may lose fluid because of serious conditions, infections (e.g., sepsis), trauma, or burns, and need additional fluids urgently to prevent dehydration or kidney failure Methods Total 300 consecutive patients of either sex from January 2018 to June 2024 were included and blood reports were drawn to determine the baseline sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorous (Those who had imbalance at admission or on subsequent repeat labs on hospital stay). This was an ambi directional observational study conducted in Mallige Hospital, Karnataka after approval from IRB (Institutional Review Board). Results The mean age was ±54.5years and high dyselectrolytemia was seen in patients aged between 61-70years. A total of 3 ADRs related electrolyte imbalance among the 300 patients were recorded and the ADR were reported by the patients or by the healthcare provider whereas ADR related to IV fluids administration were not found. Hyponatremia was the mainelectrolyte disturbance found in these patients and the common IV fluid used was 0.9%NS. Conclusions This was a study to evaluate the prescription pattern of IV fluids and also to evaluated the common type of electrolyte imbalance seen in humans. Monitoring and evaluating the prescription pattern in electrolyte imbalance patients can enable modifications in the prescribing pattern and analysis of risk factors and mortality can improve the patients-quality of life. Keywords: IV fluids, electrolyte imbalance, ADR, type of IV fluids
Publication date: 01/01/2026

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2026/15.1.9800