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Normal Saline IV Bags

CIA Medical is a leading provider of medical and surgical supplies. See our list of normal saline IV bags and prices below. Order online, call us at (312) 275-5850, or get a 2-hour custom quote by filling the form on this page.

What Is a Normal Saline IV Bag?

A normal saline IV bag is one that contains a saline solution. Saline solution is a mixture of sodium chloride (salt) and water and has been used in the medical world for decades. It's a common base for IV bags and lines and is often used as a transport medium to carry other components, like vitamins and minerals, into the body.

Normal saline solution IV bags are typically made of soft plastic or vinyl. They're attached to long tubes, known as IV lines or venous catheters. The fluid inside the bag travels through the catheter and into the body, as the other end of the catheter is inserted into a vein, usually in the hand or arm, but possibly in other parts of the body.

There are many potential uses of saline IV bags. They're commonly used to replenish lost fluids in the bloodstream, sustain patients who are undergoing surgery, or deliver medications into the body in a direct and fast-acting way.

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How Does a Normal Saline IV Bag Work?

Normal saline IV bags work as follows: the bag is filled up with a prepared mixture of salt and water, otherwise known as saline solution. The bag is then suspended on a stand and connected to a catheter. The catheter is inserted into the patient's body, usually with the help of a needle in the hand or arm. The saline fluid then flows from the IV bag through the tube and into the bloodstream.

Normal Saline IV Bag Sizes 

Normal saline IV bags are available in a range of different sizes to suit different situations, as some patients may require more saline and longer treatment than others. The most common sizes are 100ml, 500ml, and 1,000ml or 1L bags.

Normal Saline IV Bag Types

Most normal saline IV bags are very similar, with only small differences in terms of size, materials used, and design. They can vary in size from 100ml through to 1,000ml, may be made of different kinds of soft plastic or vinyl, and can have multiple connection points along the base.

Normal Saline IV Bag Uses

The main use of a normal saline IV bag is to store saline solution, ready for delivery into the body. These bags are relatively simple pieces of medical equipment, but play a valuable role and are vital for the overall functioning of an IV line. They can be used in many situations, such as for patients who are dehydrated, undergoing surgery, wounded, or have various diseases and need to receive treatment.

Normal Saline IV Bag Suppliers

Baxter and B. Braun are two of the leading suppliers of normal saline IV bags.

Buy Wholesale Normal Saline IV Bags at CIA Medical

CIA Medical is a trusted and experienced name in the world of wholesale medical supplies. Over the years, we’ve supplied more than 25,000 clinics, hospitals, labs, and pharmacies with the equipment and accessories they need, including top quality saline IV bags. Browse our full range and place your order with CIA Medical.