Definition of Ringer's solution in US English:
Ringer's solution
nounˈriNGərz səˌlo͞oSH(ə)n
Biology A physiological saline solution that typically contains, in addition to sodium chloride, salts of potassium and calcium.
Example sentencesExamples
- The cyst is first drained and then irrigated with normal saline or lactated Ringer's solution approximately 12 hours later.
- The second layer is composed of non-cotton-filled gauze soaked in normal saline or Ringer's solution.
- The standard salt solution, Ringer's solution, was developed at least 50 years ago to treat diarrhea.
- In addition, his primary physician and surgeon have decided that he will receive lactated Ringer's solution with glucose and regular insulin.
- The nurse placed an IV catheter in her left forearm and started an infusion of lactated Ringer's solution.
Origin
Late 19th century: named after Sydney Ringer (1834–1910), English physician.