Hypertonic Saline in Human Sepsis: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials.

The role of hypertonic saline in sepsis remains unclear because clinical data are limited and the balance between beneficial and adverse effects is not well defined. In our meta-analysis of studies in patients with sepsis, hypertonic saline reduced the volume of fluid needed to achieve the same hemodynamic targets but did not affect survival.
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