How long is warmed Lactated Ringer's solution good for?

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Rattlergirl53

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My preceptor just asked me to look up how long warmed Lactated Ringers solution is good for? I can't seem to find the answer anywhere. Does anyone the answer or where to look? Thanks
 
Plenty of trauma centers keep it warmed indefinitely for patients.

How warm are they talking?
 
in my hospital we kept around 40 degree celsium
we put an expiration stamp for 1 year on it i believe