title: The use of mannitol in intracerebral bleeds in the medical ICU.
abstract: To determine the effects of mannitol osmotherapy, we reviewed patients admitted to the intensive care unit with a presumptive diagnosis of increased intracranial pressure. The conclusion from our 20-patient study revealed no significant therapeutic benefit using mannitol osmotherapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, Jersey City Medical Center, NJ.
authors.forename: C M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Gigliuto
authors.forename: K E
authors.initials: KE
authors.lastname: Stone
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Algus
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D007427:Intracranial Pressure / Q000187:drug effects*; D008297:Male; D008355:Mannitol Phosphates / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D012189:Retrospective Studies
chemical_list: D008355:Mannitol Phosphates