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35)Mr. Malone is going into shock because of blood loss, so paramedics infuse a saline solution. Why would this help?

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The most commonly used crystalloid fluid is normal saline, a solution of sodium chloride at 0.9% concentration, which is close to the concentration in the blood (isotonic). Saline solution is administered intravenously (IV drips) and increases both intravascular and interstitial volume.
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