Isotonic saline solution

Isotonic saline solution has the same osmolarity (particle density) as blood plasma. It is an electrolyte solution (crystalloid liquid solution) containing sodium and chloride (also called NaCl or common salt). An isotonic saline solution contains 9g of sodium chloride per liter of water (9g/l). Common salt is the most commonly used infusion solution because it … Isotonic saline solution

Effect | Isotonic saline solution

Effect First, the isotonic saline solution accumulates in the interstitium (space between the tissues). About 2/3 of the extracellular space (space outside the cells) is determined by the interstitium. Only little of the volume supplied remains intravascular (located in the blood), which means that it has a very short hemodynamic effect (flowing in the blood). … Effect | Isotonic saline solution