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Revision as of 20:58, 22 January 2024

Section 8 - MEDICATION GUIDELINES

ELECTROLYTE

Hypertonic Saline / 3% Saline

DESCRIPTION Strong saline solution used to shift fluid out of the cells and decrease intercranial pressure INDICATIONS Traumatic Brain Injury CONTRAINDICATIONS None found PRECAUTIONS None found DOSAGE

  • Pediatrics - 5 ml/kg IV/IO utilizing 10 gtts drip set.
  • Max dose 250 ml