0.9% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline)

Question 1

0.9% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline)

Class:

Answer 1

Isotonic Crystalloid Solution

Question 2

0.9% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline)

Description:

Answer 2

Contains:
154mEq per L of Na+
154 mEq per L of Cl-
(Concentration near that of blood so solution is considered isotonic)

Question 3

0.9% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline)

Mechanism of Action:

Answer 3

Replaces water and electrolytes in body

Question 4

0.9% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline)

Indications:

Answer 4

Non-cardiogenic shock
Burns
Volume depleted pts (dehydrated, DKA, Hyperthermia)

Question 5

0.9% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline)

Contraindications:

Answer 5

NONE

Question 6

0.9% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline)

Precautions:

Answer 6

Use caution in CHF and Renal Failure Pts
If large amounts are needed consider LR to avoid other electrolyte depletion

Question 7

0.9% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline)

Side effects:

Answer 7

Rare

Question 8

0.9% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline)

Interactions:

Answer 8

Few

Question 9

0.9% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline)

Dosage:

Answer 9

Hypovolemia:
18g IV < or =
Maintain SBP of 100
3L of NS = 1L of Blood
Hang on blood product “Y” of 10gtts

Question 10

0.9% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline)

Route:

Answer 10

IV

Question 11

0.9% Sodium Chloride (Normal Saline)

How it is supplied:

Answer 11

50, 100, 250, 500, 1000