“…glucose diluted with an equal quantity of distilled wat,er is used. A contra-indication to subcutaneous administration is TNE QUALITY OF PROTEINS a very low plasma protein or poor peripheral circulation, as in these conditions the solution will not be absorbed, but remain in situ and absorb water from the tissues (Hartmann, Lawler and Meeker, 1944). These solutions of amino-acids for parenteral use are excellent culture media, and bacterial contamination must be avoided.…”