Trials evaluating the use of hypertonic saline solutions for resuscitation after traumatic injury have not shown an overall mortality benefit compared with isotonic fluid administration.
Hypertonic saline refers to any saline solution with a concentration of sodium chloride (NaCl) higher than physiologic (0.9%). Commonly used preparations include 2%, 3%, 5%, 7%, and 23% NaCl.
Medical device maker Baxter International said on Thursday it has restarted the highest-throughput intravenous solutions manufacturing line at its North Carolina facility, which was impacted by ...