When sterile saline is needed for repeatedhome use (eg, for daily cleansingof a foot ulcer), suggest thatthe patient buy an over-the-counter,
When sterile saline is needed for repeatedhome use (eg, for daily cleansingof a foot ulcer), suggest thatthe patient buy an over-the-counter,generic, contact lens saline solution.This is inexpensive and widely available,and it remains sterile as long asthe tip of the bottle does not come incontact with anything.
-- Lawrence Adler, MD
Redlands, Calif