Tag: Calories in iv fluid

Approximately 30,000 to 35,000 people in the U.S. rely solely on intravenous fluids to meet their caloric and nutritional needs, highlighting the critical role of IV therapy in medical care. However, for most patients receiving standard hydration or wellness drips, the caloric content is often misunderstood or surprisingly absent.

Dextrose, a simple sugar chemically identical to glucose, provides a standard amount of energy per gram, with the caloric content per milliliter varying significantly depending on its concentration in a solution. The primary factor determining the energy density is the percentage of dextrose dissolved, not a fixed value per mL.