Sodium Chloride 0.9%

Question 1

For Sodium Chloride 0.9% what are the 3 indications for use?

Answer 1

1. Hypovolaemic shock/Hypersmolar hyperglycaemic state.
2. Hypervolaemic cardiac arrest
3. ROSC

Question 2

For Sodium Chloride 0.9% when treating Hypovolaemic shock/hyperosmolor hyperglycaemic state, what is the:
Route:
Dose:
IVoD:
Repeat:

Answer 2

Route: IV
Dose: 20ml/kg (Max 2L)
IVoD: 250mls
Repeat: PRN titrated

Question 3

For Sodium Chloride 0.9% when treating Hypovolaemic cardiac arrest, what is the:
Route:
Dose:
IVoD:
Repeat:

Answer 3

Route: IV
Dose: 20mls/kg
IVoD: weight based
Repeat: once only, max 2L

Question 4

For Sodium Chloride 0.9% when treating ROSC, what is the:
Route:
Dose:
IVoD:
Repeat:

Answer 4

Route: IV
Dose: 250ml
IVoD: 250ml
Repeat: As required until BP >100mmHg, max 2 boluses prior to adrenaline

Question 5

For Sodium Chloride 0.9%, what are the contraindications?

Answer 5

1. Severe pulmonary Oedema