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Hypertonic Saline
3% NaCl Saline is classified as a crystalloid and is used for hyponatremia and increased ICP.
How is 3% NaCl Saline Metabolized and Excreted?
The body absorbs the solution into the extracellular space
For Emergent ICP: 250 mL or 500 mL full bolus over 20 minutes
The dosage for continual use is based on the patient's age, weight, indication for use, and other factors. The maximum dose will be 150 mL/hr.
Rapid onset of minutes to hours
By I.V.
Indications:
Contraindications:
Pregnancy and Breast Feeding
The risks and benefits should be weighed before use and only in life threatening situations
Military Working Dogs
3% NaCl Saline can be given to dogs at the dose of 4 mL/kg to 7 mL/kg over 10 minutes to treat for shock