Whisper Pharma on Instagram: "Uses of Saline – A Quick Clinical Guide Different types of saline solutions are used in medical practice depending on the patient's condition. Here's a breakdown of common types and when to use or avoid them: 1. Normal Saline Use: Dehydration, hyponatremia, wound dressing, vomiting with electrolyte loss Avoid in: Heart failure, pulmonary edema, renal impairment 2. Mannitol Use: To increase urination, acute renal failure, cerebral edema, glaucoma Avoid in: Severe kid