Question 1

please explain why is saline used for wound cleansing?

Accepted Answer

Basic and gentle: Saline is basically a weak solution of salt in water.  This closely matches the basic fluid component in our bodies and therefore is very similar to what the cells are used to "bathing" in.  Things like betadine, peroxide and alcohol are very damaging to the cells as is "letting the air get to it".  You should wet a gauze pad with saline and gently clean the surface of the wound.  Dress it after.

Question 2

can too much saline do harm?

Accepted Answer

Too much salt: Normal saline is basically salt water--with slightly high content of salt than your blood. If given via IV route, too much saline can cause volume overload, excess salt, leading to hypertension, edema,  and/or possible heart failure etc.. It is often only given in hospital/nursing facility where the person is monitored regularly. Too much of anything is not good. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 3

how is saline hemodialysis performed?

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Using saline: During hemodialysis heparin is used to prevent clotting in the system at entrance ( arterial end ) when blood returns back ( venous end ) unclothed state . Some times heparin is contraindicated ( like reaction to it etc ) then saline is used continuously or intermittent flush to prevent clotting in extracorporeal system .

Question 4

how do you use saline for congestion ?

Accepted Answer

Saline drops: Nasal saline drops. Put 2-3 drops in each nostrils and use a nasal suction to suction the nostril after a few seconds. You can also use saline in nebulizer too. (use saline designed for inhalation).

Question 5

how can a saline solution clean a wound?

Accepted Answer

Basic and Gentle: Saline is basically a weak solution of salt in water.  This closely matches the basic fluid component in our bodies and therefore is very similar to what the cells are used to "bathing" in.  Things like betadine, peroxide and alcohol are very damaging to the cells as is "letting the air get to it".  You should wet a gauze pad with saline and gently clean the surface of the wound.  Dress it after.

Question 6

can saline contact solution be poisonous?

Accepted Answer

No: It is just salt water.  It is not toxic at all.

Question 7

how does normal saline correct alkalosis?

Accepted Answer

Normal saline: isn't normal, there is extra chloride which causes an acidosis

Question 8

where can i get an inexpensive saline solution?

Accepted Answer

Saline Solution: Depending on what you are doing with the saline solution, it may or may not have to be sterile.  If the solution must be sterile, you will likely need a doctor's prescription.  If the saline does not have to be sterile, ask your pharmacist.  Once you know the strength you need, your pharmacist should be able to give you a "recipe" for preparing it at home with table salt and water.

Question 9

how can normal saline 0.9% nacl correct alkalosis ?

Accepted Answer

Cause makes acidosis: Normal saline is full of chlorides. Excess chlorides are a known to produce a state called normal anion gap metabolic acidosis. Since acidosis is the opposite of alkalosis, therefore it neutralizes it.

Question 10

what is the difference between silicone and saline

Accepted Answer

Very different : Saline means salt water. That's it. Silicone is a chemical compound containing silicon. When used in medicine or implants, the saline is usually either very close to the same salinity (strength) as the human body or half a percent lower (used in intravenous fluids or medicines).

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