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Normal Saline Presentation
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10ml polyamp
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Normal Saline Pharmacology
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An isotonic crystalloid solution
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Normal Saline Composition & Action |
Composition: Electrolytes (sodium and chloride in a similar concentration to that of extracellular fluid) Action: Increases the volume of the intravascular compartment |
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Normal Saline Metabolism
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Electrolytes
- Excreted by the kidneys Water - Excreted by the kidneys - Distributed throughout total body water, mainly in the extracellular fluid compartment |
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Normal Saline Primary Emergency Indication
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1. As a replacement fluid in volume-depleted Pts
2. Cardiac arrest secondary to hypovolaemia or where the patient may be fluid responsive 3. To expand intravascular volume in the non-cardiac, non-hypovolaemic hypotensive patient e.g. anaphylaxis, burns, sepsis 4. As a fluid challenge in unresponsive, non-hypovolaemic, hypotensive patients (other than LVF). e.g. asthma 5. Fluid for diluting and admin IV drugs 6. Fluid TKVO for IV admin of emergency drugs |
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Normal Saline Contraindications
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Nil of significance in above indication
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Normal Saline Precautions
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Consider Modifying factors when administering for hypovolaemia.
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Normal saline Route of Administration
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Intravenous
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Normal saline Side Effects
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Nil of significance in above indication
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Normal Saline Special Notes
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IV Half Life
Approximately 30-60 minutes |
