What NS stands for

NS is a medical abbreviation for normal saline - written out in full as “Normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride)”. TermDecode files it under medication abbreviations.

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Safer Alternative

Normal saline (0.9% sodium chloride)

Seen in context

NS bolus 1L

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