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Does sterile water contain minerals?
Sterile water does not contain any minerals. Sterile water contains no germs or micro-organisms. Sterile water is often used for dilution purposes.
Can normal saline be used for practice injections?
Hypothetically, yes it can. HOWEVER, using sterile water for practicing IM injections will HURT. The sterile water is not isotonic with the cells in your body and will result in both pain and small uncontrolled muscle spasms that will subside in a few minutes. Please if possible use an isotonic sterile saline solution as this should not produce any pain or side effects.
What is the use for sterile water?
Sterile water is used under circumstances where additional pathogens and other microbial contaminants; as found in regular water, need to be avoided.
What is sodium chloride injection for?
Sodium Chloride Injection 0.9% is used to replace lost body fluids and salts. Other medicines which are given by injection or by a drip, may be diluted with Sodium Chloride Injection 0.9%. Sodium Chloride Injection 0.9% can also be used as a sterile irrigation solution.
Can sterile water be used to put out a fire?
Yes, it is possible but it is expensive.
What are the Guideline for sterile preparation?
The guidelines for sterile preparation call for washing the area with soap and water and cleaning the area with an alcohol based cloth. If surgery is indicated the area is also shaved of any hair that might be present. All persons touching the wound area, injection site, or surgical site must wear protective gloves and clothing. All tools used must be sterile, also.
Would it be right to give a person an intravenous therapy of distilled water?
No. It will throw the person's electrolyte balance off and kill them. A product called "sterile water for injection" is sold by all hospital supply houses, but it's used for compounding drugs, and is never to be put into a patient unaltered.
Why is sterile water used in medicinal preparations?
To minimize the risk of infection by microorganisms in much tap water.
What kind of water must be used in medical preparations and why?
Distilled water is the kind of water that must be used in medical preparations. Distilled water is the closest thing that can be found to absolutely clean water.
What kind of water can be used instead of sterilize water?
There is no true substitute for sterile water; though there are many ways to make water sterile. It may be helpful to know what the reason is for the use.... I'd suggest asking your question with more detail. Best wishes.
What are commonly used diluent to reconstitute powder?
Water for injection or normal saline
What is the difference between sterile and non-sterile dressings?
sterile gloves are clean never before used gloves, while non-sterile gloves have been used but are clean
