Once infused, however, the dextrose can be rapidly metabolized and dextrose 5% in water (D5W) and dextrose 3.
What does D5W stand for?
D5W stands for Dextrose 5% in Water
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Dextrose 5% in water, on the other hand, is iso-osmolar but hypotonic and distributes throughout total body fluid, rather than confining itself to the extracellular fluid compartment.