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The overall purpose of this study is to compare the effects of mannitol and hypertonic saline on patients with increased intracranial pressure. The hypothesis being tested is that hypertonic saline is more effective in controlling increased intracranial pressure than mannitol.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hypertonic Saline, Mannitol | Drug |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Reduction of ICP below treatment threshold (less than 20 mmHg) |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Compare effects of each treatment on MAP, CPP, serum and urine sodium and osmolality |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Robert H Rosenwasser, MD | Thomas Jefferson University | Principal Investigator |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D019586 | Intracranial Hypertension |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D001927 | Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D012462 | Saline Solution, Hypertonic |
| D008353 | Mannitol |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D006982 | Hypertonic Solutions |
| D012996 | Solutions |
| D004364 | Pharmaceutical Preparations |
| D013402 | Sugar Alcohols |
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| D000438 |
| Alcohols |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
| D002241 | Carbohydrates |