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A saline solution contains chemical salts, such as magnesium or other alkalis. it is used as a laxative
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∙ 15y agoit is used as a disinfectant.
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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
Why is saline used in microbiology?
Saline is sterilized and used to suspend and wash bacterial cells. Saline is used as distilled water would cause the cells to lyse due to osmosis. The saline solution is a solution of salt and water, it contains no source of energy.
Is normal saline can be used orally?
can normal saline for irrigation be used orally at 200ml 3 times daily
What part of speech is the word saline?
Saline is an adjective and a noun. If I'm asked what i put on my contact lens, I say saline (adjective)solution. The noun is used less often. "Saline is a metallic salt".
Normal saline solution is for what?
0.9% NaCl solution (normal saline, physiological saline) is used to give intravenous fluids to the patients suffering from salt and water deprivation. It can be used to wash the wounds etc.
What is the only fluid that is used with blood transfusions?
Saline. Sometimes referred to as normal saline or 0.9% NaCl.
Why is saline used in blood transfusions?
Saline is used to prime the IV line before the blood runs through the line. It is used after the transfusion to flush the IV line.
PH of physiological saline?
No specific pH
Is normal saline classified as a drug?
Normal saline intended to be used for intravenous administration comes under drug category.
Why saline solution is used in this silt test?
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What iv solution is used for rehydration?
0.9% saline
What is the effect of saline injections in ovariectomized rats?
Nothing, saline would have no effect on rats and would be used as a control.
