Table 1 Composition of the two hypertonic solutions compared in the trial
| NaCl (standard treatment) group | NaCl/Na-acetate (alternate treatment) group | |
|---|---|---|
| Solution components (per dose) | Sodium chloride | Sodium chloride and sodium acetate |
| Na Concentration [%] | 23.4 | 16.4 |
| NaCl pre-mixed solution, 4 mEq/ml [ml] | 30 | 20 |
| Na-acetate pre-mixed solution, 2 mEq/ml [ml] | 0 | 30 |
| Volume [ml] | 30 | 50 |
| Sodium content [mEq/dose] | 120 | 140 |
| Chloride content [mEq/dose] | 120 | 80 |
| Acetate content [mEq/dose] | 0 | 60 |