Saline Solution

Baxter Saline Solution – one bottle normal saline 0.9% sodium choride for irrigation of wounds, tissues, body cavities or bladders. The solution is 9 grams of sodium chloride (NaCl) dissolved in water, to a total volume of 1000 ml (weight per unit volume(w/v)).  This form of saline is useful for flushing wounds or cleaning skin abrasions prior to application of a wound dressing. It can also be used for clearing blocked sinuses or relieving dehydration.  May be taken either topically or intravenously.