Fig. 1From: Low-chloride- versus high-chloride-containing hypertonic solution for the treatment of subarachnoid hemorrhage–related complications: The ACETatE (A low ChloriE hyperTonic solution for brain Edema) randomized trialPatient allocation scheme. aAs per the protocol, consent was obtained within 48 h of admission, when symptoms began within a day of admission. In cases where the symptom onset was unclear, patients were excluded. bDuring the study there was national shortage of Na-acetate solution, which led to a temporary delay in recruitment. LAR, legally authorized representativeBack to article page