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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
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 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.
What is the importance of the saline solution in a hysterosonography?
The saline distends the uterine cavity (or endometrium) and simplifies the identification of polyps, fibroids, and tumors. The saline outlines the lesion, making it easier to find and evaluate.
Who invented the saline solution?
Sydney Ringer invented the saline solution.
Are normal saline solution and sterile water solution the same?
No, saline is water H2O with sodium chloride NaCl, and water is just H2O
Is Saline a suspension?
that question does not make sense... do you mean are the salts in a saline SOLUTION in suspension? No... they are in solution. If you tried to seperate the salt from the water you could not unless you bolied off the water/cooled it down
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.
Why should each injection of IV dilantin be followed by an injection of sterile saline?
The sterile prevents venous irritation caused by the alkalinity of the solution.
Can sterile saline be used interchangeably with injectable saline?
no sterile saline cannot be used because strile saline is different from injectable saline. strile saline is used for irrigating the wound and injectable saline in given intravenously
How long can saline solution safely be used after opening?
Once the bottle is open it is no longer sterile. Is this a trick question?
Why you preparing bacterial suspension in saline?
0.85% saline solution is isotonic for most cells. If you don't care if the bacteria live or die use water.
What is the HCPCS or CPT Code for .9 percent sodium chloride irrigation solution 1000ml?
A4217 sterile water saline
What can substitute contact lens liquid?
You should only use commercially prepared sterile saline solution with contacts. Anything else risks permanent damage to your eyes.
Do you mix ceftriaxone with normal saline or sterile water?
Normal 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.
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.
