Therapeutic Hydrogen Gas? (IMAGE)

Boston Children's Hospital

Therapeutic Hydrogen Gas?

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New research suggests that adding a dash of hydrogen to the usual mix of respiratory gases could help protect babies' brains during and after cardiopulmonary bypass and ECMO.

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Elena Hartley / Boston Children's Hospital

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