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Normal Saline 0.9% Intravenous Infusion Solution - 500ml Bottle
Severe hemorrhage, extensive burns, and profuse diarrhea rapidly deplete the body's extracellular fluid volume, leading to dangerous hypovolemic shock. Normal Saline (0.9% Sodium Chloride) is the fundamental cornerstone of hospital fluid resuscitation. Perfectly isotonic to human blood plasma, it safely expands intravascular volume to stabilize blood pressure, replaces lost sodium and chloride electrolytes, and serves as a universal, safe diluent for intravenous medications.
How to Use / Operate
For clinical administration by healthcare providers only. Connect to a sterile IV infusion set and administer intravenously. The flow rate and total volume infused are determined strictly by the patient's age, weight, and clinical condition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Normal Saline Infusion used for?
It is a standard hospital IV fluid used to treat dehydration, stabilize patients in shock, flush intravenous catheters, and cleanse surgical wounds.
Can this be used to clean cuts at home?
While it is sterile and safe for wound irrigation, opening a 500ml IV bottle compromises its sterility. Once opened, it must be discarded if not used immediately.
Important Clinical Considerations
Use with caution in patients with congestive heart failure, severe renal impairment, or conditions involving sodium retention and edema. Rapid infusion of large volumes can cause hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis. Inspect bottle for clarity before use; discard if cloudy.
| Key Detail |
Value / Specification |
| Active Component |
Sodium Chloride 0.9% w/v (Isotonic) |
| Therapeutic Class |
Intravenous Fluid & Electrolyte Replenisher |
| Packaging |
500 ml Sterile Infusion Bottle |
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