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Episode 915: The rare case when a very hypotonic solution may be indicated

Pharmacy Joe

The authors consider extremely hypotonic solutions to be 0.225% sodium chloride (also called one-quarter normal saline) and sterile water for injection. In addition, 0.225% sodium chloride must be compounded which comes with a risk of compounding error. Both of these solutions have a high risk of hemolysis.

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Episode 678: The rare case when a very hypotonic solution may be indicated

Pharmacy Joe

The authors consider extremely hypotonic solutions to be 0.225% sodium chloride (also called one-quarter normal saline) and sterile water for injection. In addition, 0.225% sodium chloride must be compounded which comes with a risk of compounding error. Both of these solutions have a high risk of hemolysis.