Sodium Chloride 0.9% IV Solution Flashcards
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drug classification
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Isotonic solution (Crystalloid)
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Trade name
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Normal saline
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Actions
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Replaces fluid and electrolytes lost from the intravascular and intracellular space
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Indications (3)
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- Initial fluid replacement in hypovolemia, dehydration and crush syndrome
- Intravenous access for drug administration
- Maintain patency of saline locks and pre-existing vascular access devices (PVAD)
