Bottle, Dextrose, Perfusion, US Army Medical Department, BAXTER LABORATORIES, Inc., 1943, 250ml
Scarce genuine WWII US Army Medical Department glass bottle, dated December 1943, intended for containing a dextrose 5% solution for injection (perfusion). Manufactured by Baxter Laboratories, Inc.
Capacity: 250ml.
Quite good overall condition, complete with original stopper and label.
Empty.
Description
What is dextrose 5% in water?
Dextrose is a form of glucose (sugar). Dextrose 5% in water is injected into a vein through an IV to replace lost fluids and provide carbohydrates to the body.
Dextrose 5% in water is used to treat low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), insulin shock, or dehydration (fluid loss). Dextrose 5% in water is also given for nutritional support to patients who are unable to eat because of illness, injury, or other medical condition.
Dextrose 5% in water is sometimes used as a diluent (liquid) for preparing injectable medication in an IV bag. A diluent provides a large amount of fluid in which to dilute a small amount of medicine. The diluent helps carry the medicine into your bloodstream through the IV. This helps your caregivers inject the medicine slowly and more safely into your body.
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Scarce genuine WWII US Army Medical Department glass bottle, dated December 1943, intended for containing a dextrose 5% solution for injection (perfusion). Manufactured by Baxter Laboratories, Inc.
Capacity: 250ml.
Quite good overall condition, complete with original stopper and label.
Empty.
