Normal saline

Question 1

NS - mode of action

Answer 1

Isotonic crystalloid solution which increases the volume of instravascular volume

Question 2

NS - indications

Answer 2

1. Fluid for TKVO
2. Fluid for diluting and administering drugs
3. Fluid challenge in unresponsive, non-hypovalemic, hypotensive pts
4. Expand intravascular volume
5. Cardiac arrest secondary to hypovoleamia
6. Fluid replacement in volume depleted pts