TissueDB/Materials/Normal Saline
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Normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride solution)[1] is a sterile isotonic fluid used in medical simulation as a base for tinted fluid reservoirs, most commonly to simulate blood flow when mixed with a red colourant and delivered through clinical IV tubing. It is inexpensive, widely available in clinical supply chains, and non-staining, which makes it a standard choice for low-cost task trainers that generate a bleeding feedback cue on incision.
Tissues
| Tissue | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Kei REAL CRIC Trainer | Red-dyed normal saline flows through IV tubing from a reservoir bag to simulate bleeding during cricothyrotomy incision — the build injects 30 mL of fake blood made by adding 10 mL of red food colouring to a 1 L bag of normal saline, and the amount of bleeding is controlled by squeezing the bag.[2] | ||
| Simulated blood | Massive Hemoptysis Simulator (New) | |||
| Blood (simulated) | Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization Trainer |
References
- ↑ Preeti Patel, Paul Tonog, Anand D. Lakhkar. "Normal Saline." StatPearls. StatPearls Publishing, Treasure Island (FL); last updated April 26, 2025. NCBI Bookshelf NBK545210: "Normal saline is available in various concentrations, with the 2 most commonly used being 0.9% and 0.45%."
- ↑ Kei J, Mebust DP, Duggan LV. The REAL CRIC Trainer: Instructions for Building an Inexpensive, Realistic Cricothyrotomy Simulator with Skin and Tissue, Bleeding, and Flash of Air. Journal of Emergency Medicine 2019;56(4):426–430. DOI: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2018.12.023. PMID: 30685221.
| Authors | Ian-laurel, Arturo Pelayo |
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| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Cite as | Arturo Pelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Materials/Normal Saline". Appropedia. Retrieved November 10, 2026. |