Effect of mannitol on cerebrovascular pressure reactivity in patients with intracranial hypertension

Mannitol is commonly used in patients with increased intracranial pressure (ICP), but its effect on cerebrovascular pressure reactivity (CVPR) is uncertain. We analyzed the changes of pressure reactivity index (PRx) during the course of mannitol treatment. Methods: Twenty-one patients who received m...

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Main Authors: Sung-Chun Tang, Ru-Jen Lin, Jiann-Shing Shieh, An-Yeu Wu, Dar-Ming Lai, Sheng-Jean Huang, Jiann-Shing Jeng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-09-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S092966461300301X