Evidence · Research paper
A Survey of Hospital Pharmacy Guidelines for the Administration of 3% Sodium Chloride in Children.
- Fluids and electrolytes
- Line and device care
- Medical
- Neurology
- Nursing
- Renal and metabolic
Summary
A survey of pharmacy directors at 43 US children's hospitals examining whether policies exist for administering 3% sodium chloride and what restrictions apply. Most responding hospitals reported restrictions on route (peripheral vs central), rate, volume and care setting, and around two-thirds had written guidelines. The authors note such restrictions may delay treatment of symptomatic hyponatraemia. Relevant to PICU teams managing hypertonic saline protocols and institutional policy development.
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