Clinical Resources
PONS Presentation: Osmotic Therapy for Elevated Intracranial Pressure (No CEU)
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This presentation reviews the various osmotic agents used for the treatment of elevated intracranial pressure. Commonly held beliefs and the current clinical evidence for agents such as hypertonic sodium chloride and mannitol will be addressed.
Objectives:
- Describe the mechanism(s) of action of osmotic therapy agents
- Evaluate the place in therapy for osmotic agents
- Recommend specific monitoring strategies for osmotic agents