Baxter Compound Sodium Lactate Intravenous Infusion BP (Hartmans Solution) What is Hartmanns and Glucose IV Infusion is used for? Hartmann's and Glucose IV Infusion is used to replace body fluid and mineral salts that may be lost for a variety of medical reasons. Hartmann's and Glucose IV Infusion is especially suitable when the losses result in too much acid being present in the blood. Glucose is a source of energy and is often used when a patient is recovering from a surgical operation.