Normal Saline |
Presentation |
• 10ml polyamp • 500ml and 1000ml infusion soft pack |
Pharmacology |
• An isotonic crystalloid solution Composition: - Electrolytes, sodium and chloride in a similar concentration to that of extracellular fluid - Water |
Actions |
• Transiently increases the volume of the intravascular compartment |
Metabolism |
• Electrolytes: - Excreted by the kidneys • Water: - Excreted by the kidneys - Distributed throughout total body water, mainly in the extracellular fluid compartment |
Primary Emergency Indications |
• As a replacement fluid in volume-depleted Pts Adult Paed • To expand intravascular volume in the non-cardiac, non-hypovolaemic, hypotensive Pt - e.g. Anaphylaxis Adult Paed, Burns Adult Paed, Sepsis Adult. • As a fluid challenge in unresponsive non-hypovolaemic hypotensive Pts, other than LVF - e.g. PEA Adult Paed, Asthma Adult Paed. • Vehicle for diluting and intravenous administration of emergency drugs • Fluid to keep vein open for IV administration of emergency drugs |
Contraindications |
• Nil of significance in the above indications |
Precautions |
• Nil of significance in the above indications |
Route of Administration |
• IV |
Side Effects |
• Nil of significance in the above indications |
Special Notes |
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Therapeutic Effect |
Intravascular half life: Approximately 30 – 60min. |