To limit the risk of microplastic and nanoplastic exposure from IV infusions, researchers advocate to limit non-essential IV treatments and to toss the initial 12 mL of saline solution during ...

It can help relieve symptoms of allergies, sinus infections, or colds. You can purchase saline solution over the counter or make it at home. Saline solution, also called isotonic solution ...

Trials evaluating the use of hypertonic saline solutions for resuscitation after traumatic injury have not shown an overall mortality benefit compared with isotonic fluid administration.

The shortages have forced several health systems and facilities, including Mankato (Minn.) Surgery Center, to cut back on procedure volumes, according to a Dec. 14 report from The Free Press.

Intravenous (IV) therapy efficiently bypasses the digestive system ... Dehydration can significantly impair bodily functions, ...

Hypertonic saline refers to any saline solution with a concentration of sodium chloride (NaCl) higher than physiologic (0.9%). Commonly used preparations include 2%, 3%, 5%, 7%, and 23% NaCl.

With a market cap of $8.3 billion, Wayne, Pennsylvania-based Teleflex Incorporated (TFX) is a global leader in medical ...

"We're also seeing hospitals reporting that they really have limited supply in regards to the IV solutions ... the progress of restoring the supply of saline and other related IV supplies." ...