A potential clinical application of hydrogen-rich saline in patients with traumatic brain injury

Due to the possibility of potentially irreversible changes in personality, function, or sensation, traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a feared complication of trauma. The downstream impacts of the damage can include loss of function, paralyzation, and reduced cognitive function. Death in these patients can occur suddenly, via immediate or delayed hemorrhage, or even due to inflammation of the central nervous system which results in ischemia or necrosis. Despite the potentially devastating impact that TBI may present, current treatment methods around this condition are insufficient and are mostly centered around the management of the patient's presenting symptoms [1].