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Can you flush a port a cath with sterile water instead of saline?
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Are normal saline solution and sterile water solution the same?
No, saline is water H2O with sodium chloride NaCl, and water is just H2O
What are contrainidcations and indications of using saline solution in wounds?
I don't believe there are any contraindications. Normal saline or sterile saline is usually the fluid of choice to help irrigate or debride wounds. It is usually used because it has little to no effect on the tissues. But it is contraindicated when Acticoat products are to be used on the wound, due to the fact that Acticoat has silver in it. It is recommended that sterile water be used instead.
Can patient be saved if water is used in iv instead of saline?
No
Why is salt water sterile?
It is not sterile, generally. Sterile means free of contaminates such as potential pathogens. Salt water in the ocean, for example, containes various microscopic organisms. Saline solution is a sterilized salt solution that contains usually only water molecules with ionized sodium and chlorine.
Is sterile water demineralized?
Is sterile water demineralized. This may be the case, but the other way 'round is not true: demineralized water is NOT sterile water
Do you mix ceftriaxone with normal saline or sterile water?
Normal saline
What is other names for saline?
Saline is a solution that is made of sodium chloride and water. It is also known as salt water, or sterile salt water.
Are normal saline solution and sterile water solution the same?
No, saline is water H2O with sodium chloride NaCl, and water is just H2O
What are contrainidcations and indications of using saline solution in wounds?
I don't believe there are any contraindications. Normal saline or sterile saline is usually the fluid of choice to help irrigate or debride wounds. It is usually used because it has little to no effect on the tissues. But it is contraindicated when Acticoat products are to be used on the wound, due to the fact that Acticoat has silver in it. It is recommended that sterile water be used instead.
Why saline water is not used in wires instead of copper wires?
Copper stays where you put it much better than saline water does.
What does irrigation of wound mean?
To irrigate a wound means to wash or flush it out with water or sterile solutition.
Can patient be saved if water is used in iv instead of saline?
No
Why is salt water sterile?
It is not sterile, generally. Sterile means free of contaminates such as potential pathogens. Salt water in the ocean, for example, containes various microscopic organisms. Saline solution is a sterilized salt solution that contains usually only water molecules with ionized sodium and chlorine.
What is the HCPCS or CPT Code for .9 percent sodium chloride irrigation solution 1000ml?
A4217 sterile water saline
Is eye wash distilled water?
Eye wash is usually sterile saline solution so that it does not burn or sting when placed on the eye.
Is it preferable to use sterile water for irrigation to clean my eyes?
Using sterile water is ideal if that's all you've got to clean your eyes. It's always better to use saline to clean your eyes out, though.
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.
