What is sodium chloride injection 0.9 used for?

Indications and Usage for Sodium Chloride Injection 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection USP is indicated for extracellular fluid replacement, treatment of metabolic alkalosis in the presence of fluid loss and mild sodium depletion.

Why is 0.9 NaCl an isotonic solution?

A 0.9% NaCl solution is said to be isotonic: when blood cells reside in such a medium, the intracellular and extracellular fluids are in osmotic equilibrium across the cell membrane, and there is no net influx or efflux of water.

Is 0.9 NaCl normal saline?

Normal saline is 0.9% saline. This means that there is 0.9 G of salt (NaCl) per 100 ml of solution, or 9 G per liter. This solution has 154 mEq of Na per liter.

Is 0.9% NaCl hypertonic or hypotonic?

Hypertonic Solution If a cell with a NaCl concentration of 0.9% is placed in a solution of water with a 10% concentration of NaCl, the solution is said to be hypertonic.

Is 0.9% saline hypertonic?

0.9% saline is a perfectly isotonic solution that is isoosmolar to human plasma and is not associated with hypernatremia [2].

Is .9 saline isotonic?

In the water phase a [Na] of 154meq/L contains 154X0. 93=143 meq/l, which is the final concentration when mixed to a liter with the 70ml of solid. 0.9 saline is thus considered “isotonic”.

Why is NaCl given to patients?

Sodium chloride 23.4% injection is used to replenish lost water and salt in your body due to certain conditions (eg, hyponatremia or low salt syndrome). It is also used as an additive for total parenteral nutrition (TPN) and carbohydrate-containing IV fluids.

Can I use 0.9 sodium chloride nebulizer?

How to use Sodium Chloride 0.9 % For Nebulization Not Applicable. This medication is used with a special machine called a nebulizer that changes the solution to a fine mist that you inhale. Learn how to prepare the solution and use the nebulizer properly.