Effects of hypertonic saline versus mannitol in patients with traumatic brain injury in prehospital, emergency department, and intensive care unit settings: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Intracranial pressure control has long been recognized as an important requirement for patients with severe traumatic brain injury. Hypertonic saline has drawn attention as an alternative to mannitol in this setting. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of hypertonic s...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-08-01
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Series: | Journal of Intensive Care |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40560-020-00476-x |