Comparing the effects of mannitol and hypertonic saline in severe traumatic brain injury patients with elevated intracranial pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The results showed that HS and mannitol had similar effects in reducing ICP. Although the HS was associated with a longer duration of effect and shorter ICU stay, other secondary outcomes including mortality rate and favorable neurological outcomes were similar between the two drugs. In conclusion, considering the condition of each patient individually, HS could be a reasonable option than mannitol to reduce ICP in TBI patients.