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Can you use distilled water instead of normal saline to dilute concentrated albutorol?
No, distilled water should not be used to dilute concentrated albuterol. Normal saline is specifically recommended because it maintains the appropriate osmolarity and pH, ensuring that the medication remains stable and effective. Using distilled water can lead to potential complications, including hemolysis of red blood cells and decreased efficacy of the medication. Always follow medical guidelines and consult a healthcare professional for proper diluent recommendations.
Are Sodium Chloride 0.9 percent and Normal Saline the same solution?
Yes, Sodium Chloride 0.9% and Normal Saline are the same solution. Normal Saline is a sterile solution of 0.9% sodium chloride in water, commonly used in medical settings for hydration and to dilute medications.
How do you prepar Normal saline?
How do we prepare a normal saline?
Is normal saline is hypertonic solution?
Yes this saline is a hypertonic solution but 3% saline is also not normal. There is nothing "normal" about it. There is only one "normal saline" and that is 0.9%.
When giving dopamine should you i run an iv drip of normal saline?
Yes, it is recommended to administer dopamine via an IV drip of normal saline to dilute the medication and ensure a consistent and controlled delivery rate. This helps prevent irritation or damage to the veins and tissues.
Is normal saline hypotonic?
Normal Saline is an isotonic solution.
Normal Saline what is the classification?
i just want to know the classification of normal saline?It is just a 0.9% solution of table salt (sodium chloride) dissolved in water. By comparison, ocean water is about 3.5% which is much saltier.
Why nexium drug must dilute with normal saline not water?
Nexium is a proton pump inhibitor that is best diluted with normal saline to maintain proper pH levels, ensuring the drug remains stable and effective. Diluting with water can lead to changes in pH, potentially reducing the drug's efficacy or causing irritation at the injection site. Normal saline helps maintain the drug's stability and compatibility for intravenous administration.
Why only normal saline in Amnioinfusion?
normal saline composition is same as body fliud
Drug incompatibility of normal saline solution?
what catecholamine should not be mixed with normal saline
What is the difference between normal saline and physiological saline?
normal saline is 0.85%w/v NaCl whlist physiological saline is 0.90% w/v NaCl.
Why is normal saline used of dextrose in transfusions?
Normal saline is used in transfusions primarily because it is isotonic and compatible with blood products, helping to prevent hemolysis and maintain blood volume. Dextrose solutions can cause hemolysis due to their hypertonic nature and may lead to complications like hyperglycemia. Additionally, normal saline helps to keep the transfusion line patent and can dilute any residual blood in the line, ensuring the full volume of the transfusion is delivered.
