Purpose. The use of hypertonic saline injection in trauma patients is discussed. Summary. Patients with hemorrhage, burns, and traumatic brain injury (TBI) may develop hypovolemic shock and require ...
Am J Health Syst Pharm. 2010;67(22):1920-1928. Due to the high osmolarity of hypertonic saline, infusion through a central line is preferred to minimize phlebitis. Most studies used a 7.5% hypertonic ...