Irrigation Solution Irrigation Solutions

Sterile Saline…

• Sterile Saline Irrigation Solution is a sterile fluid that is specifically designed for medical use.
• These saline solutions contain sterile water for irrigation and are meant for maintaining clean conditions to help avoid cross contamination during surgical procedures such as irrigating tracheostomy tubes and supplies.
• Often times tracheostomy tubes and inner cannulas need cleaning to avoid encrustation and secretion build-up.
• Sterile Saline Irrigation Solution contains sterile water for irrigation with a sodium chloride percentage range of 0.855 – 0.945 USP (for NaCI) at a pH between 4.5-7.0 USP.

Sterile Water …

• Sterile Water for Irrigation USP is a sterile, hypotonic, nonpyrogenic irrigating fluid or pharmaceutic aid (solvent) entirely composed of Sterile Water for Injection USP. It is prepared by distillation and contains no antimicrobial or bacteriostatic agents or added buffers.
• Sterile Water for Irrigation USP is a sterile, hypotonic, nonpyrogenic irrigating fluid or pharmaceutic aid (solvent) entirely composed of Sterile Water .
• It is prepared by distillation and contains no antimicrobial or bacteriostatic agents or added buffers.
• The pH is 5.7 (5.0–7.0)