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====Hypertonic Saline / 3% Saline==== | ====Hypertonic Saline / 3% Saline==== | ||
'''DESCRIPTION''' | '''DESCRIPTION''' | ||
Strong saline solution used to shift fluid out of the cells and decrease intercranial pressure | *Strong saline solution used to shift fluid out of the cells and decrease intercranial pressure | ||
'''INDICATIONS''' | '''INDICATIONS''' | ||
Traumatic Brain Injury | *Traumatic Brain Injury | ||
'''CONTRAINDICATIONS''' | '''CONTRAINDICATIONS''' | ||
None found | *None found | ||
'''PRECAUTIONS''' | '''PRECAUTIONS''' | ||
None found | *None found | ||
'''DOSAGE''' | '''DOSAGE''' | ||
* Pediatrics - 5 ml/kg IV/IO utilizing 10 gtts drip set. | * Pediatrics - 5 ml/kg IV/IO utilizing 10 gtts drip set. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:59, 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