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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'''

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