Hypertonic Saline (NaCl 7.5%) Reduces LPS-Induced Acute Lung Injury in Rats.

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is the most severe lung inflammatory manifestation and has no effective therapy nowadays. Sepsis is one of the main illnesses among ARDS causes. The use of fluid resuscitation is an important treatment for sepsis, but positive fluid balance may induce pulmonary injury.