0.9% NaCl
Table 1 shows an overview of 0.9% NaCl.
| 0.9% NaCl | |
|---|---|
|
Contents |
9 g NaCl/L of water |
|
Ionic concentration (approximately) |
Na+ 154 mmol/L Cl- 154 mmol/L |
|
Osmolarity |
300 mOsm/L |
|
pH |
5-6.5 |
|
Volumes available |
100 ml, 250 ml, 500 ml, 1000 ml |
Table 1 Overview of NaCl
The 100 ml bags are commonly used for drug dilution.
500 ml bag of 0.9 % NaCl
Potential problems with use
If used exclusively for fluid maintenance, hyperchloremic acidosis may develop, particularly if the patient is in renal failure. No potassium is present, so hypokalemia could develop.
Indications
The indications include:
- Replacement of operative fluid loss when blood loss is minimal
- Postoperative maintenance, often in combination with other fluids
In salt-losing conditions 0.9% NaCl alone is an appropriate maintenance fluid as long as potassium is also included in the maintenance regime.