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isotonic 1. Physiol (of two or more muscles) having equal tension 2. (of two solutions) having the same osmotic pressure, commonly having physiological osmotic pressure 3. Music of, relating to, or characterized by the equal intervals of the well-tempered scale isotonic [¦ī·sə¦tän·ik] (physiology) Having uniform tension, as the fibers of a contracted muscle. Of a solution, having the same osmotic pressure as the fluid phase of a cell or tissue. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Volume status should be assessed and isotonic saline administered as indicated. One RCT undertaken on 86 patients reported that cleansing with isotonic saline resulted in infection in 35% of the open fractures. Controls received either isotonic saline or corn oil only, as appropriate. |
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