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Intravenous fluids in hot pre-hospital environments: Thermal and physical stability of normal saline after exposure to simulated stress conditions
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Normal saline 0.9 % (NS) is the most widespread crystalloid used as a life-saving intravenous (IV) fluid. 1 NS contains sodium and chloride in equal concentrations and is subject to thermal stress conditions ...
A protocol to investigate the stability of 0.9% sodium chloride IV fluid bags in the prehospital setting of Qatar
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2022 , Article)
Background: 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl) fluid bags are commonly stored in ambulances. Despite that the ambulances normally use air-conditioning during operational shifts, NaCl bags are exposed to deviations from the ...
Development of a protocol to investigate the stability of drugs used by Qatar's National Ambulance Service in rapid response vehicles
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Hamad bin Khalifa University Press (HBKU Press)
, 2022 , Article)
Background: Paramedics need a range of medications that are stored in bags for easy transportation to the patient's side and are exposed to temperature variations, especially in a hot country like Qatar 1 . The thermal ...
Can we use normal saline stored under stress conditions? A simulated prehospital emergency medical setting
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Elsevier Ltd
, 2023 , Article)
Background: Data on stability and suitability to use normal saline stored under stress conditions in ambulances is lacking. Objective: We aimed to study the impact of exposure to extreme temperature variations on normal ...