Saline Bag
A Saline Bag is used with an IV Start Kit to create an IV Saline Bag. Once prepared, it can help restore blood over time and increase hydration without needing blood type compatibility.
Quick item summary
Quick answer
The Saline Bag is an advanced medical recovery item. By itself, it lacks the equipment needed for delivery into the bloodstream, so it must be combined with an IV Start Kit before use. It is useful after blood loss because it boosts blood regeneration and also increases hydration.
In-game description
“A bag of saline solution. Used to treat dehydration and accelerated blood regeneration. Lacks any means of delivery into the bloodstream”
Main Uses
- Create an IV Saline Bag with an IV Start Kit
- Boost blood regeneration after blood loss
- Increase hydration
- Recover without blood type compatibility concerns
- Support another survivor after bleeding or heavy damage
How to use this item
Prepare an IV Saline Bag
The Saline Bag cannot be used directly. Combine it with an IV Start Kit first to prepare it for intravenous use.
- Find a Saline Bag.
- Find an IV Start Kit.
- Combine the Saline Bag with the IV Start Kit.
- Use the prepared IV Saline Bag on yourself or another survivor.
Recover after blood loss
Use IV Saline after bleeding has been stopped. It helps restore blood over time and is compatible with all blood types.
- Stop any active bleeding first.
- Prepare the Saline Bag with an IV Start Kit.
- Use the IV Saline Bag when the survivor is safe.
- Let the blood regeneration effect work over time.
Use when blood type is unknown
Unlike blood transfusions, saline does not require blood type compatibility, making it safer when you do not know the recipient's blood type.
View related guideHow to get Saline Bag
- Search medical loot areas.
- Check hospitals, clinics, and medic-related spawns.
- Look for it near IV Start Kits, Blood Collection Kits, Blood Test Kits, and First Aid Pouches.
- Keep one if you play with a group or expect heavy combat and blood loss.
Spawn info
- • Saline Bags are medical loot items.
- • They need an IV Start Kit before they can be used.
- • They are useful because they do not require blood type compatibility.
Medical notes
Treats
- • Blood loss
- • Dehydration
Risks
- • A Saline Bag cannot be used until it is combined with an IV Start Kit
- • It does not stop active bleeding
Related symptoms
- • Blood loss
- • Low blood
- • Unconsciousness
- • Dehydration
Prevention tips
- • Stop bleeding before using IV recovery items.
- • Carry an IV Start Kit if you plan to keep a Saline Bag.
- • Use saline when blood compatibility is unknown or blood bags are not available.
Crafting and item conversions
Used in recipes
IV Saline
Result: IV Saline
Craft IV Saline using Saline Bag and IV Kit.
View crafting guideImportant notes
- The Saline Bag cannot be used directly by itself.
- It must be combined with an IV Start Kit to create an IV Saline Bag.
- IV Saline is compatible with all blood types.
- It boosts blood regeneration for about 3 minutes.
- The total blood recovery is about 500 mL.
- It also increases hydration by about 350 mL.
- Stop bleeding before relying on saline recovery.