Study Supports Use of Hypertonic Saline in Pediatric TBI Study Supports Use of Hypertonic Saline in Pediatric TBI

In children with severe traumatic brain injury, giving a bolus of hypertonic saline is associated with ' a significant, albeit relatively modest, reduction ' in intracranial pressure during the initial hour of treatment, while bolus mannitol is not, according a new study.Reuters Health Information
Source: Medscape Critical Care Headlines - Category: Intensive Care Tags: Pediatrics News Source Type: news