Saline (medicine) | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Itismostcommonlyusedasasterile9gofsaltperlitre(0.9%)solution,knownasnormalsaline.Higherandlowerconcentrationsmayalsooccasionallybeused.

Saline water for medical purposes

Saline (also known as saline solution) is a mixture of sodium chloride (salt) and water.[1] It has a number of uses in medicine including cleaning wounds, removal and storage of contact lenses, and help with dry eyes.[2] By injection into a vein, it is used to treat dehydration such as that from gastroenteritis and diabetic ketoacidosis.[2][1] Large amounts may result in fluid overload, swelling, acidosis, and high blood sodium.[1][2] In those with long-standing low blood sodium, excessive use may result in osmotic demyelination syndrome.[2]

Saline is in the crystalloid family of medications.[3] It is most commonly used as a sterile 9 g of salt per litre (0.9%) solution, known as normal saline.[1] Higher and lower concentrations may also occasionally be used.[4][5] Saline is acidic, with a pH of 5.5 (due mainly to dissolved carbon dioxide).[6] ...