Saline solution

Saline solution is a mixture of sodium chloride (salt) in water and has a number of uses in medicine. It is used to clean wounds, help remove contact lenses, and can be used in a nasal spray to relieve congestion. In addition, it can be used to treat dehydration and can be used to dilute other medications for injection.

Composition[edit | edit source]

The standard composition for saline solution is 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) in water. This concentration is often referred to as "normal saline". However, varying concentrations of saline are used for different medical applications. For example, hypertonic saline has a higher concentration of salt than normal saline and is used to treat certain types of cellular dehydration.

Medical uses[edit | edit source]

Saline solution is used in a variety of medical applications. It is used to clean wounds, help remove contact lenses, and can be used in a nasal spray to relieve congestion. In addition, it can be used to treat dehydration and can be used to dilute other medications for injection.

Wound cleaning[edit | edit source]

Saline solution is often used to clean wounds. The salt in the solution helps to remove dirt and debris from the wound, which can help to prevent infection.

Dehydration treatment[edit | edit source]

In cases of severe dehydration, saline solution can be administered intravenously. This helps to replenish the body's water and electrolyte levels.

Medication dilution[edit | edit source]

Saline solution is often used to dilute medications for injection. This helps to ensure that the medication is distributed evenly throughout the body.

See also[edit | edit source]

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