NORMAL SALINE Flashcards by Michele Mooney | Brainscape

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Normal Saline

Amount Carried

A

(2) 1 L bag

Optional (1) 250 mL bag

(2) 50 mL bag

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Normal Saline

Concentration

A

0.9% Sodium Chloride

(9g/L)

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Normal Saline

Indications

A

Medication administration;

Fluid resuscitation

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Normal Saline

Class

A

Electrolyte/

Isotonic crystalloid fluid

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Normal Saline

Mechanism of Action

A

Increase intravascular fluid volume

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Normal Saline

Effects

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Increased preload

Increased BP

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Normal Saline

Dose/ Route

A

Titrated to blood pressure IV/IO drip

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Normal Saline

Side Effects

A

Hemodilution

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Normal Saline

Notes on Administration

A

Large bore catheter in large vein

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