Sodium Chloride 0.9% Flashcards
1
Q
What is Sodium Chloride 0.9%?
A
Increases vascular fluid volume which consequently raises cardiac output and improves perfusion
2
Q
Indications
A
Use as a drug flush
Adult fluid therapy:
- medical conditions with or without haemorrhage
- trauma, burns, limb crush
Child fluid therapy
medical conditions, trauma haem/burn
3
Q
Side-effects
A
Over-infusion may precipitate pulmonary oedema and cause dyspnoea
4
Q
Contraindications
A
None other than don’t use SCP to keep a vein open
5
Q
Additional Information
A
Fluid replacement should occur over hours. Rapid fluid replacement is seldom indicated
6
Q
Dosage and Admin
A
IV/IO
INTD - 2-5ml
RPTD - 2-5ml
MD - NA
