Regarding the use of hypertonic saline in traumatic brain injury (TBI), which ONE of the following statements is true?
A. It reliably decreases intracranial pressure and significantly improves cerebral blood flow.
B. It is as effective as mannitol when osmotherapy is indicated.
C. There is good evidence showing an outcome benefit in TBI.
D. It is the preferred crystalloid if severe TBI occurs with hypotension.
Answer:B
Regarding the use of hypertonic saline in traumatic brain injury (TBI), which ONE of the following statements is true?
A. It reliably decreases intracranial pressure and significantly improves cerebral blood flow. B. It is as effective as mannitol when osmotherapy is indicated. C. There is good evidence showing an outcome benefit in TBI. D. It is the preferred crystalloid if severe TBI occurs with hypotension.