0.9% saline

Question 1

0.9% saline (class)

Answer 1

isotonic crystalloid solution

Question 2

0.9% saline (MOA)

Answer 2

increases circulating volume

electrolyte solution that is osmotically equivalent to blood

Question 3

0.9% saline (indications)

Answer 3

fluid volume replacement

access line for administration of medications

dilution of IV drip medications

Question 4

0.9% saline (dosage/route)

Answer 4

IV drip: kvo, wide open, fluid challenge, fluid bolus, calculated drip rate, piggyback drip

saline lock

Question 5

0.9% saline (side effects)

Answer 5

none with normal use

Question 6

0.9% saline (contraindications)

Answer 6

none in emergency setting

Question 7

0.9% saline (special information)

Answer 7

contains 154 MeQ sodium/liter and 154 MeQ chloride/liter

espeically useful for heat related emergencies, hypovolemia, freshwater drowning, and DKA

monitor patient for fluid overload

Question 8

0.9% saline (pediatric note)

Answer 8

refer to pediatric drug guide

20ml/kg bolus in shock; 20mg/kg/hr max maintenance dose

use of volutrol or similar tubing recommended