2015 Trumbull Memorial Hospital Demo

Normal Saline

Normal Saline

Action

Onset

Isotonic Crystalloid

Onset depends on dose and desired effect

Indications Blood pressure management Flushing IV ports

Adult Dose Dose depends on the use. For blood pressure control, consider 1000mL boluses.

Pediatric Dose Dose depends on the use. For blood pressure control, consider 20mL/kg boluses.

Contraindications None known. Large boluses are contraindicated in pulmonary edema.

Adverse Reactions None known.

Precautions Avoid large boluses in the presence of pulmonary edema. Normal Saline does not carry oxygen.

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EMR

EMT

AEMT

Paramedic

Extended