Normal saline – Sodium Chloride Infusion
Description
SODIUM CHLORIDE (NORMAL SALINE) INFUSION – TREATMENT FOR SHORT-TERM FLUID REPLACEMENT AFTER TRAUMA
The purified salt solution makes up a normal saline infusion. It is used to replace fluids temporarily. As a result, it manages hypovolemia that may arise from any form of dehydration or injury. It aids in replenishing the body’s salt and electrolyte levels.
Normal Saline Infusion restores the body’s salt and electrolyte balance. Under the direction of a medical practitioner, this injection must be given. If you have a known allergy to this injection, you shouldn’t take it.
USES OF SODIUM CHLORIDE (NORMAL SALINE) INFUSION
- Treatment of Short term fluid replacement after trauma
- Treatment of Dehydration
WORKS OF SODIUM CHLORIDE (NORMAL SALINE) INFUSION
A purified salt solution called normal saline infusion restores the body’s electrolyte and salt balance.
SIDE EFFECTS OF SODIUM CHLORIDE (NORMAL SALINE) INFUSION
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Hypotension (low blood pressure)
- Fever
- Tremors
- Chills
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
- Driving
Normal saline infusion may induce negative effects that impair your driving ability.
There is no reason why you cannot drive between Normal saline infusion courses, however, you should keep in mind that this medication includes alcohol and it may be unsafe to drive.
- Kidney
Normal saline infusion is safe to use in people with kidney problems. Normal saline infusion dose should not be adjusted.
However, if you have underlying kidney problems, consult your doctor.
- Liver
Normal saline in patients with liver illness, the infusion should be used with extreme caution. Normal saline infusion may require a dose change. Please consult your doctor.
Normal saline infusion should not be used in people who have severe liver disease.
- Pregnancy
Normal saline infusion is not safe to use during pregnancy because there is clear evidence of danger to the developing fetus. However, the doctor may seldom prescribe it in life-threatening cases if the benefits outweigh the hazards. Please consult your doctor.
