In this episode, we discuss hypertonic saline solutions and mannitol for the treatment of cerebral edema in a variety of clinical settings. Please remember to subscribe to our podcast and leave us a comment to enter a drawing for your chance to win a gift!

References:

Cook, AM, et al. Guidelines for the acute treatment of cerebral edema in neurocritical care patients. Neurocrit care. 2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12028-020-00959-7

Mesghali E, at al. Safety of peripheral line administration of 3% hypertonic saline and mannitol in the emergency department. J Emerg Med. 2019; 4: 431-436

Perez, CA, et al. Complication rates of 3% hypertonic saline infusion through peripheral intravenous access. J Neurosci Nurs. 2017; 49(3): 191-195

Mannitol [prescribing information] Lake Forest, IL: Hospira; 2019 

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The information contained within the ER-Rx podcast episodes, errxpodcast.com, and the @errxpodcast Instagram page is for informational/ educational purposes only, is not meant to replace professional medical judgement, and does not constitute a provider-patient relationship between you and the authors. Information contained herein may be accidentally inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated, and users are to use caution, seek medical advice from a licensed physician, and consult available resources prior to any medical decision making. The contributors of the ER-Rx podcast are not affiliated with, nor do they speak on behalf of, any medical institutions, educational facilities, or other healthcare programs.