5% dextrose in 1/2 normal saline (D5W 1/2 NS)

Introduction

dextrose 5% & NaCl 0.45% in water, 225 kcal/liter

More general terms

• pharmacologic combination
• solution

Additional terms

• 1/2 normal saline (0.45%)
• 5% dextrose in normal saline (D5W NS)
• 5% dextrose in water (D5W)
• intravenous infusion