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What are contrainidcations and indications of using saline solution in wounds?
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∙ 13y ago
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.
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What is saline solution?
It is basically as solution of salt and water. There are many concentrations of "saline solution" the most common of which is "normal saline" which is 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) in water. Saline solution is primarily used to irrigate and clean wounds. The irrigation force created by the spray is sufficient to dislodge minor foreign particles such as small twigs and gravel that may have gotten into the wound. In a hospital and medical setting, saline solution may be administered to aid in hydrating a patient. In Pre Hospital Emergency Care, it is often combined with other drugs (called a bolus). This dilutes the drugs and is administered through an intravenous line. A saline tube will state if it is fit for injection or not. The big tubes generally cannot be injected and will say "Not For Injection" while the smaller tubes are printed with "Injection Solution BP"
What molecules are in salt water?
Salt water usually refers to a a solution of common salt, sodium chloride, NaCl.
What do you call the red liquid that is applied to small wounds?
Macuracome (spelling?) Note, mercurochrome and iodine tincture are no longer medically used. They have been replaced by Betadine solution and Neosporin ointment.
What use of makabuhay plants?
it can be heal wounds
Indications and contraindications of paraffin wax both feet and hands?
indication; Pain and Muscle Spasm Edema and Inflammation: Adhesions and Scars c indication; Impaired skin sensation Some Dermatological conditions Circulatory Dysfunction Analgesic Drugs Infections and open wounds Cancer or tuberculosis Gross edema Lack of comprehension Deep X-ray Therapy
Normal saline solution is for what?
0.9% NaCl solution (normal saline, physiological saline) is used to give intravenous fluids to the patients suffering from salt and water deprivation. It can be used to wash the wounds etc.
What is the recipe for saline solution that is used for wipes and for flushing out wounds?
iodized salt cannot be used
What is Lactated Ringer's?
Saline solution. A solution containing sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium chloride, and sodium lactate in distilled water, used as a topical treatment for wounds and burns. It is also used to culture animal cells.
What is saline solution?
It is basically as solution of salt and water. There are many concentrations of "saline solution" the most common of which is "normal saline" which is 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) in water. Saline solution is primarily used to irrigate and clean wounds. The irrigation force created by the spray is sufficient to dislodge minor foreign particles such as small twigs and gravel that may have gotten into the wound. In a hospital and medical setting, saline solution may be administered to aid in hydrating a patient. In Pre Hospital Emergency Care, it is often combined with other drugs (called a bolus). This dilutes the drugs and is administered through an intravenous line. A saline tube will state if it is fit for injection or not. The big tubes generally cannot be injected and will say "Not For Injection" while the smaller tubes are printed with "Injection Solution BP"
Shelf life normal saline for irrigation open bottle?
Normal saline used for irrigating wounds in a hospital setting is good for 24 hours after opening it. In the home setting, many clients will use a bottle for longer than 24 hours due to the cost.
Why is normal saline used instead of distilled water for dressing wounds and rinsing contact lens?
salt helps to prevent the growth of bacteria in wounds and the salt in saline also matches the normal salinity of tears which makes it more comfortable to put contacts in you eyes.
Can a first aider use saline?
Yes; medical saline is very useful for cleaning wounds without causing more damage. Don't make your own though; if you don't have any just use regular water, the cleaner the better.
Is salt dissolved in water a solution?
Salt mixed with water is salt water and you can use it to clean wounds in your mouth or sometimes they want you to use with cooking but not always but what i use it for is canker sores in my mouth i use salt and water solution to help them heal. Another way i use it is if you get a fresh piercing you can soak a cotton ball in a salt and water solution and hold the cotton ball to you piercing for about ten minutes and then with the left over salt ans water solution if you have some sort of mouth piercing you gurgle you mouth and make sure most of it gets to the piercing. So to answer your question yes salt ans water makes some sort of solution and i hope that is the answer you were looking for. :)
How do you use chlorpactin in wounds?
Chlorpactin powder needs to be mixed in water before it is used on wounds. Next, the solution is rubbed onto the wound.
Why is sea salt used to clean a piercing compared to regular?
Sea Salt is naturally derived by the evaporation of sea water leaving mineral rich salt. Once refined to remove unwanted ingredients it is available in many health food stores and domestic grocery stores. Iodized table salt is mined from the earth refined and usually has iodine added to the mix, available at most grocery stores. In body piercing the salt is not used to clean the piercing, it has no antibacterial qualities other than it's high caustic value when improperly used on piercings. This whole salt water and piercings thing got carried away years ago and is just a run away train. Saline solution is what they really meant to say. Saline solution is a water and salt solution of distilled water and 3% sodium (salt), used in hospitals as an I.V. to carry medications and rehydrate the body. Sterilized and in great quantities in the hospital, it is used to irrigate wounds and as an I.V. carrier. 3% Saline solution has been used to wash wounds because it is sterilized where domestic tap water may carry unwanted minerals and toxins into open wounds. Ultimately both forms of salt should not be used on any piercing because the concentrations of actual salt is too high and is actually caustic to the new forming tissue, most folks don't want to purchase premade saline solution and end up using contact lens solution which is another bad move. Check out the related links for more info.
What is acriflavine used for?
Acriflavine 0.1% solution is an antiseptic solution which can be applied on wounds. It is a dye therefore its use is not usually recommended.
Which non metal is used in purple coloured solution which is applied on wounds as antiseptic?
iodine
