Protection of donor lung inflation in the setting of cold ischemia against ischemia-reperfusion injury with carbon monoxide, hydrogen, or both in rats

Lung Transplant Breakthrough: How Hydrogen and Carbon Monoxide Could Save Lives

A 2016 study found that carbon monoxide, hydrogen, or both could protect donor lungs from damage during transplants. This breakthrough could lead to better outcomes for people receiving lung transplants. Hydrogen has antioxidant properties and can be used at home in the form of hydrogen water.