Saline

Saline is a mixture of sodium chloride (salt) and water. It has several uses in medicine including cleaning wounds, removal and storage of contact lenses, and help with dry eyes. By injection into a vein, it is used to treat hypovolemia such as that from gastroenteritis and diabetic ketoacidosis.

Large amounts may result in fluid overload, swelling, acidosis, and high blood sodium.
In those with long-standing low blood sodium, excessive use may result in osmotic demyelination syndrome.

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