Although no differences were seen in the standardized mean differences for respiratory rate or oxygen saturation when comparing nebulized normal saline with another placebo, a difference in ...

In the cohort of over 55,000 patient encounters, patients who received lactated Ringer solution had more hospital-free days compared with those who received normal saline (marginal mean difference 0.4 ...

During a recent walk around the emergency room where I work, I noted the number of patients with bags of intravenous fluids hanging above them. Almost everyone had one. Our ER in Boston isn't unique.

You can make saline solution at home with tap water, iodine-free salt, and baking soda. Following safety procedures can prevent bacteria. Saline solution is a mixture of salt and water. Normal saline ...