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Subcutaneous fluid in Primary Care (Guidelines)

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Subcutaneous fluid in Primary Care (Guidelines)

TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland

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These links to national guidance replaces the local policy document: Policy for the procedure and administration of sodium 0.9% as subcutaneous fluids.

Audience

All NHSH
Primary Care only
Adults only

For the administration of sodium chloride 0.9% as subcutaneous fluid (hypodermoclysis) for use in Patient’s Own Home, Care Homes and Community Hospitals within NHS Highland:

To assess the need for subcutaneous fluids follow the Scottish Palliative Care Guidelines: Subcutaneous Fluids.
To administer subcutaneous fluids, follow the Marsden guidelines: Subcutaneous infusion of fluids: Marsden Manual (NHS Highland intranet access required)

Last reviewed: 21/03/2024

Next review date: 31/03/2027

Author(s): NMAHP.

Version: 2

Approved By: TAMSG of the ADTC

Reviewer name(s): Claire Henderson-Hughes, Lead Nurse – Medicines Governance.

Document Id: TAM629

Related guidelines

https://rightdecisions.scot.nhs.uk/scottish-palliative-care-guidelines/end-of-life-care/subcutaneous-fluids/