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  2. Saline flush - Wikipedia

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    A 10ml syringe needs to be used to ensure correct pressure, whether you are giving 5ml or 10ml. [1] Blood left in the cannula or hub can lead to clots forming and blocking the cannula. Flushing is required before a drip is connected to ensure that the IV is still patent.

  3. Saline (medicine) - Wikipedia

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    Saline is in the crystalloid family of medications. [3] It is most commonly used as a sterile 9 g of salt per litre (0.9%) solution, known as normal saline. [1] Higher and lower concentrations may also occasionally be used. [4] [5] Saline is acidic, with a pH of 5.5 (due mainly to dissolved carbon dioxide). [6] The medical use of saline began ...

  4. Balanced salt solution - Wikipedia

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    BSS (ophthalmic irrigation solution) (produced by Alcon) . Composition per 1 mL: sodium chloride (NaCl) 6.4 mg, potassium chloride (KCl) 0.75 mg, calcium chloride dihydrate (CaCl 2 ·2H 2 O) 0.48 mg, magnesium chloride hexahydrate (MgCl 2 •6H 2 O) 0.3 mg, sodium acetate trihydrate (C 2 H 3 NaO 2 ·3H 2 O) 3.9 mg, sodium citrate dihydrate (C 6 H 5 Na 3 O 7 ·2H 2 O) 1.7 mg, sodium hydroxide ...

  5. Hypodermic needle - Wikipedia

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    The Korean War created blood shortages and in response disposable, sterile syringes were developed for collecting blood. The widespread immunization against polio during the period required the development of a fully disposable syringe system. [14] The 1950s also saw the rise and recognition of cross-contamination from used needles.

  6. Nasal irrigation - Wikipedia

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    To prepare an isotonic saline solution for nasal rinsing, approx. 0.25 liter lukewarm, sterilized drinking water and 2.5 ml of table salt (about half a level teaspoon) is required. Nasal irrigation device commonly available at pharmacies

  7. Bronchoalveolar lavage - Wikipedia

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    Once the saline is fully applied, then either suction is applied to collect the fluids, or the fluids are collected with a sterile syringe through the irrigation channel. The collection trap is then appropriately labeled and sent off for testing. [3] Recent literature for the use of endoscopic BAL in therapy uses essentially the same process.

  8. 7 blood pressure mistakes that could be throwing off your ...

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    January 12, 2025 at 1:30 AM Several key mistakes could throw off the accuracy of blood pressure readings for people who take them at home. The average "normal" blood pressure is 120/80, according ...

  9. First aid kit - Wikipedia

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    Irrigation syringe – with catheter tip for cleaning wounds with sterile water, saline solution, or a weak iodine solution. The stream of liquid flushes out particles of dirt and debris. Torch (also known as a flashlight)