IV Saline Bag
An IV Saline Bag is a prepared Saline Bag with an IV set attached. It restores hydration and boosts blood regeneration over time without needing blood type compatibility.
Quick item summary
Quick answer
The IV Saline Bag is the usable version of a Saline Bag after combining it with an IV Start Kit. It is safer than blood transfusion because it is compatible with all blood types, and it helps recover after blood loss while also restoring water.
In-game description
“A bag of saline solution with an IV set ready for infusion. Used to treat dehydration and accelerate blood regeneration”
Main Uses
- Boost blood regeneration after blood loss
- Restore 500 mL of blood over time
- Restore 350 mL of water
- Treat dehydration
- Recover without blood type compatibility concerns
- Use on yourself or another survivor
- Support recovery after bleeding, combat, or injury
How to use this item
Prepare an IV Saline Bag
An IV Saline Bag is created by combining a Saline Bag with an IV Start Kit.
- Find a Saline Bag.
- Find an IV Start Kit.
- Combine the Saline Bag with the IV Start Kit.
- Use the prepared IV Saline Bag when recovery is needed.
Use for blood recovery
Use IV Saline after bleeding has been stopped. It boosts blood regeneration for about 3 minutes and replenishes 500 mL of blood in total.
- Stop active bleeding first.
- Use the IV Saline Bag on yourself or another survivor.
- Stay safe while the blood regeneration effect works over time.
- Continue eating and drinking to support full recovery.
Use for hydration
IV Saline also restores water, making it useful for dehydration. It restores water without filling the stomach stat, so it can be useful before eating or drinking more.
View related guideUse when blood type is unknown
Unlike IV Blood Bags, IV Saline is compatible with all blood types, so it is safer when you do not know the recipient's blood type.
View related guideHow to get IV Saline Bag
- Combine a Saline Bag with an IV Start Kit.
- Search medical areas if looking for the base Saline Bag or IV Start Kit.
- Check hospitals, clinics, medic spawns, and medical stashes.
- Keep one prepared if you expect combat, blood loss, or long-distance travel.
Spawn info
- • IV Saline Bags are usually created by combining a Saline Bag with an IV Start Kit.
- • The wiki lists Medic and Crafted as occurrence sources.
- • It is safer than blood transfusion because it does not require blood type compatibility.
Medical notes
Treats
- • Blood loss
- • Dehydration
Risks
- • IV Saline does not stop active bleeding
- • It restores blood over time rather than instantly
- • It still requires safe timing because the action can be canceled if players move
Related symptoms
- • Blood loss
- • Low blood
- • Unconsciousness
- • Dehydration
- • Low water
Prevention tips
- • Stop bleeding before using IV Saline.
- • Use IV Saline when blood compatibility is unknown.
- • Use it after heavy blood loss, dehydration, or combat recovery situations.
- • Keep an IV Start Kit with Saline Bags if you want advanced recovery options.
Important notes
- An IV Saline Bag is made from a Saline Bag and an IV Start Kit.
- It restores 500 mL of blood over about 3 minutes through boosted blood regeneration.
- It restores 350 mL of water.
- It is compatible with all blood types.
- It is safer than an IV Blood Bag when blood compatibility is unknown.
- It does not stop active bleeding, so bandage wounds first.
- It restores water without filling the stomach stat.
- The use action can be canceled if either player moves.