Hypertonic Saline 3% dosing
Miscellaneous · 3% (513 mEq/L Na) · IV Infusion
Calculated, not generatedWeight-based dose
| Dose | Per kg | For 70 kg |
|---|---|---|
| low | 2 mL/kg | 140 mL |
| standard | 3 mL/kg | 210 mL |
| high | 5 mL/kg | 350 mL |
Raised ICP: 2-5 mL/kg bolus. Hyponatremia: 100-150 mL bolus. For ICP: alternative to mannitol. Correct Na no faster than 8-10 mEq/L per 24 hr to avoid osmotic demyelination.
Renal & hepatic adjustment
No drug-specific organ adjustment in our database — use clinical judgment and verify against the label.
Evidence A · COBI trial; neurocritical care guidelines
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Vigil computes Hypertonic Saline 3% for your patient's actual weight — and adjusts for renal or hepatic impairment automatically, with the cited rationale. The number is calculated from a verified database, never guessed.
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