Hypertonic Solutions
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Solutions that have a greater osmotic pressure than a reference solution such as blood, plasma, or interstitial fluid. |
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GEN; NIM; no qualif when NIM coord; SALINE SOLUTION, HYPERTONIC & GLUCOSE SOLUTION, HYPERTONIC are available; DF: HYPERTONIC SOL |
Hypertonic Solutions Categories.
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Glucose Solution, Hypertonic - Solution that is usually 10 percent glucose but may be higher. An isotonic solution of glucose is 5 percent. |
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Saline Solution, Hypertonic - Hypertonic sodium chloride solution. A solution having an osmotic pressure greater than that of physiologic salt solution (0.9 g NaCl in 100 ml purified water). |
Hypertonic Solutions Definitions and Terms
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