Hypertonic saline

Hypertonic saline

Hypertonic saline is used in some centres; it produces hyper osmolality and hypernatraemia, resulting in a reduction in the shift of intracellular water to the extracellular space. Propo nents of this resuscitation fluid cite advantages that include less tissue oedema and a resultant decrease in esc harotomies and intubations. However, prolonged h ypernatraemia without careful monitoring can be problematic and lead to renal dysfunction. Hypertonic saline

Hypertonic saline is used in some centres; it produces hyper osmolality and hypernatraemia, resulting in a reduction in the shift of intracellular water to the extracellular space. Propo nents of this resuscitation fluid cite advantages that include less tissue oedema and a resultant decrease in esc harotomies and intubations. However, prolonged h ypernatraemia without careful monitoring can be problematic and lead to renal dysfunction. Hypertonic saline

Hypertonic saline is used in some centres; it produces hyper osmolality and hypernatraemia, resulting in a reduction in the shift of intracellular water to the extracellular space. Propo nents of this resuscitation fluid cite advantages that include less tissue oedema and a resultant decrease in esc harotomies and intubations. However, prolonged h ypernatraemia without careful monitoring can be problematic and lead to renal dysfunction.