HIGH ALERT: Please read the COMMENTS very carefully.
SODIUM CHLORIDE
Drug Name | Form | Strength | Non-Formulary | Notes |
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SODIUM CHLORIDE, BACTERIOSTATIC | INJECTION | bacteriostatic 0.9% | ||
NORMAL SALINE FLUSH | SOLUTION | 0.9% | ||
SODIUM CHLORIDE IRRIGATION | SOLUTION | 0.9% | ||
SODIUM CHLORIDE, INJECTABLE | SOLUTION | 0.9% | ||
SODIUM CHLORIDE CONCENTRATE | SOLUTION | 23.4% | ||
SODIUM CHLORIDE | TABLET | 1 gm | ||
SODIUM CHLORIDE 3%, INTRAVENOUS | IVBP | 3% | ||
SODIUM CHLORIDE 3%, INTRAVENOUS | IVBP | 3% |
IV Sodium chloride in concentrations greater than 0.9% is a high risk medication. Double checks for the appropriateness of drug, dose, concentration, and pump setting (if applicable) must be performed.
The High Risk/High Alert Medication Policy may be found by using the search function in Policies and Procedures.