<Li> InChI = 1S / ClH.Na/h1H; / q; + 1 / p - 1 </Li> <Li> Key: FAPWRFPIFSIZLT - UHFFFAOYSA - M </Li> <P> Saline, also known as saline solution, is a mixture of sodium chloride in water and has a number of uses in medicine . Applied to the affected area it is used to clean wounds, help remove contact lenses, and help with dry eyes . By injection into a vein it is used to treat dehydration such as from gastroenteritis and diabetic ketoacidosis . It is also used to dilute other medications to be given by injection . </P> <P> Large amounts may result in fluid overload, swelling, acidosis, and high blood sodium . In those with long standing low blood sodium excessive use may result in osmotic demyelination syndrome . Saline is in the crystalloid family of medications . It is most commonly used as a sterile 9 g of salt per litre (0.9%) solution, known as normal saline . Higher and lower concentrations may also occasionally be used . </P>

Are sodium chloride and saline the same thing