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  • Title: The use of hypertonic saline for fluid resuscitation in sepsis: a review.
    Author: Singh A, Carlin BW, Shade D, Kaplan PD.
    Journal: Crit Care Nurs Q; 2009; 32(1):10-3. PubMed ID: 19077803.
    Abstract:
    Early volume resuscitation of a patient with sepsis has been shown to reduce morbidity, mortality, and healthcare resource consumption. Hypertonic saline offers a theoretically viable option for volume resuscitation. This article reviews the current information available regarding fluid resuscitation in patients with sepsis, with emphasis on the use of hypertonic saline.
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