Is the Use of Hypertonic Saline Effective in Reducing Intracranial Pressure After Traumatic Brain Injury in Dogs?

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2017-05-15

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https://doi.org/10.18849/ve.v2i2.94

Abstract

Clinical bottom line:

Hypertonic saline appears to be effective in reducing intracranial pressure after traumatic brain injury in dogs in experimental studies.

 


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