All are true for normal saline except
NaCl Is preferred in conditions in which increased plasma sodium is beneficial e.g traumatic brain injury Not suitable for treatment of acute severe hyponatremia as it has little effect on plasma sodium levels When infused > 30ml/kg/hr may lead to hyperchloremic acidosis
normal saline 0.9% is most suitable to treat acute severe hyponatremia
fluid of choice for head injury patient
fluid of choice for hypovolemic shock
lead to hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis
Anaesthesia Q Bank