RL full form in medical term means Ringer’s Lactate Solution. It is an infusion-based solution used in the patient as a short-term fluid replacement in cases of trauma and more. Its major role is to replenish the lost salt and electrolytes levels in the body. It is administered via intravenous infusion under the supervision of the doctor. The dosage of the same depends on the severity of the patient’s condition and status. RL infusion helps to keep the fluid balance in check and improve your body’s electrolyte concentrations and acid-base balance.
It is a short-term-based fluid replacement administered to the patient after a trauma. It consists of sodium, potassium, calcium, chloride, and lactate mixed as a medical solution and has an osmolarity level of 273 mOsm/L along with a pH value of 6.5. It can also be used during the treatment of metabolic acidosis after chemical burns. This is administered to help the patients who have a low blood volume or have essentially low blood pressure. It doesn’t have any side effects and is known to help in the recovery of the patient. However, it may be unsafe to administer during pregnancy or breastfeeding period.