Can we give mannitol in SDH? Understanding its role and risks
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Elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) in traumatic brain injury is a life-threatening emergency. In cases of subdural hematoma (SDH), a condition where blood collects between the brain's covering and its surface, the question often arises: can we give mannitol in SDH? Yes, mannitol is a potent osmotic diuretic used as a standard temporizing measure to reduce ICP, but its application is specifically reserved for patients showing clinical or radiographic signs of increased pressure, and it is not used prophylactically.
