Hypertonic saline infusion for treating intracranial hypertension after severe traumatic brain injury

Hypertonic saline infusion for treating intracranial hypertension after severe traumatic brain injury

Abstract Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a major cause of mortality and disability. Post-traumatic intracranial hypertension (ICH) further complicates the care of patients. Hyperosmolar agents are recommended for the treatment of ICH, but no consensus or high-level data exist on the use of any...

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Main Author: Halinder S. Mangat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-02-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Traumatic brain injury
Hyperosmolar
Hypertonic saline
Intracranial hypertension
Intracranial pressure
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-018-1963-7

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