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Why is normal saline given after blood transfusion?
Normal saline is the only IV fluid which is compatible with our blood. Given before to flush blood from the iv catheter and after to rinse it to make the site patent.
What is twice normal saline?
Twice normal saline refers to a solution that is twice as concentrated as normal saline, which has a sodium chloride concentration of 0.9%. This higher concentration can be used in medical settings to quickly replenish fluids and electrolytes in patients who are severely dehydrated or experiencing certain medical conditions.
Can lovenox be given iv?
Yes it can be given slow IV push and can be diluted with Normal Saline or D5W
Is normal saline given for low blood pressure or do you give lactated ringers?
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How many grams of NaCl are in 500ml of Normal saline?
A person is dehydrated and is given 500 ml of normal saline.how many grams of sodium chloride will person recieve ?
Can be given propranolol in normal saline?
Yes it can be given . Only nurses and pharmacist who have better business and knowledge can say yo more about it.
What is the difference between normal saline for infusion and normal saline for irrigation?
infusion doesnt get diluted or mixed and goes straight into a patients iv, where as irrigation is usually mixed with a powdered drug, such as antibotics, then given as an injection
What type of saline solution would you give a patient with head trauma?
Saline solution should always be in given as a concentration of 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl).
Can sterile saline be used interchangeably with injectable saline?
no sterile saline cannot be used because strile saline is different from injectable saline. strile saline is used for irrigating the wound and injectable saline in given intravenously
What is IV made of?
IV just stands for IntraVenous, so almost any fluid can be given that way, but the standard solution that is given is saline to which you can add whatever additive you need. Typical saline solution just contains sterile water and sodium chloride (salt). The concentration of the salt can vary depending on what it is needed for. Two of the more common concentrations are 0.9% (normal saline) which is isotonic to blood, and 0.45% (also called 1/2 normal saline), which is hypotonic to blood. Another common additive to saline is dextrose, which like saline comes in carrying concentrations. There are also some specialty IV solutions such as Ringers Lactate and Acitated Ringers, that are used in certain circumstances.
Can normal saline be given via g tube?
Yes, normal saline can be given via a gastrostomy tube (G-tube) if prescribed by a healthcare provider. It is commonly used to provide hydration or flush the tube to prevent clogging. Always follow the specific instructions provided by the healthcare team for administration.
Why Telista-H is given?
For Diabetic Hypertension
