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1831—Normal saline-like solutions used during cholera pandemic in Europe1 1882—Ringer identified importance of inorganic salts in maintaining tissue viability2 1948—Hanks described balanced salt solution for in vitro use3

Normal saline is neither normal nor physiologic.

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  1. Independent Cytological Consultant, Indianapolis, IN, USA

    Gary W. Gill BA, CT(ASCP)

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Gill, G.W. (2013). Salt Solutions. In: Cytopreparation. Essentials in Cytopathology, vol 12. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4933-1_4

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