Know How Errors Can Occur With Normal Saline Products
December 2025
You play a key role in avoiding errors with normal saline (NS).
NS is manufactured as “0.9% sodium chloride.” It’s called “normal” because it closely matches the salt concentration found in blood...which is why it’s widely regarded as “safe.”
We use NS to treat dehydration, electrolyte disturbances, and low blood volume...as a diluent for meds...and for flushing IV lines.
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