Hypertonic Saline
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