Normal Saline

Question 1

Normal Saline Trade Name?

Answer 1

Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride Solution in Water)
Lactated Ringers

Question 2

Normal Saline Classification?

Answer 2

Isotonic Crystalloid Solution

Question 3

Normal Saline Mechanism?

Answer 3

Volume replacement, electrolytes, water

Question 4

Normal Saline Indications?

Answer 4

Dehydration, Hypotension, Hypovolemia, shock, Burns, DKA, Keep Vein Open

Question 5

Normal Saline Contraindications?

Answer 5

Pulmonary edema
Dialysis (Lactated Ringers)

Question 6

Normal Saline Side Effects/Precautions?

Answer 6

Edema

Question 7

Normal Saline Adult Dose?

Answer 7

Dehydration, Shock, DKA: 200-250 mL, repeat until BP >90
Burns <1 hr transport 500cc/hr
Burns >1hr transport Parkland Formula
DKA 15 to 20 mL/kg (or 1,000 to 1,500 mL) IV during the first hour of treatment, then 250 to 500 mL/hour continuous IV infusion

Question 8

Normal Saline Pediatric Dose?

Answer 8

?

Question 9

Normal Saline Onset of Action?

Answer 9

Immediate

Question 10

Normal Saline Duration of Action?

Answer 10

Varies based on disease process and renal clearance

Question 11

Normal Saline Max Dose Adult/Pediatric?

Answer 11

?

Question 12

Normal Saline Routes of Administration?

Answer 12

IV/IO

Question 13

Normal Saline How Supplied?

Answer 13

Bolus 500 mL or 1000 mL