D5W: Dextrose 5% in water

Safety

What D5W stands for

D5W is a medical abbreviation for dextrose 5% in water. TermDecode files it under medication abbreviations.

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Risk

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Safer Alternative

Dextrose 5% in water

Seen in context

D5W at 125mL/hr

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