Normal Saline (0.9% sodium chloride)

Question 1

Normal Saline (0.9% sodium chloride) 
Class:

Answer 1

Crystalloid.

Question 2

Normal Saline (0.9% sodium chloride) 
Mechanism of Action:

Answer 2

Temporarily expands the vascular volume by replacing water and electrolytes.

Question 3

Normal Saline (0.9% sodium chloride) 
Indications:

Answer 3

Hypovolemia, heat exhaustion and stroke.

Question 4

Normal Saline (0.9% sodium chloride) 
Contraindications:

Answer 4

Heart failure (CHF), extreme hypertension.

Question 5

Normal Saline (0.9% sodium chloride) 
Precautions:

Answer 5

Carefully monitored if giving large amounts. Monitor lung sounds. Cariogenic shock+ be very careful.

Question 6

Normal Saline (0.9% sodium chloride) 
Side Effects:

Answer 6

Large volumes can result in hemodilution, electrolyte imbalances and pulmonary/peripheral edema.

Question 7

Normal Saline (0.9% sodium chloride) 
Interactions:

Answer 7

None.

Question 8

Normal Saline (0.9% sodium chloride) 
Dosage:

Answer 8

Depends on patients needs. 10-20 ml/kg in 250ml boluses.

Question 9

Normal Saline (0.9% sodium chloride) 
Routes:

Answer 9

IV Infusion.

Question 10

Normal Saline (0.9% sodium chloride) 
Notes:

Answer 10

For every liter given, 25% remains in the intravascular and intracellular space.

Question 11

Normal Saline (0.9% sodium chloride) 
NH Notes:

Answer 11

Septic patients= Up to 4 liters.

Anaphylaxis patients= Up to 2 liters.

Question 12

Normal Saline (0.9% sodium chloride) 
Fact:

Answer 12

WARM saline should be fluid of choice.