Equiosmolar doses of hypertonic saline versus mannitol for brain relaxation in patients undergoing elective craniotomies: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background Hypertonic saline and mannitol are hyperosmolar agents frequently used to lower ICP and relax the brain during surgeries. Several methods have been used to achieve a good and relaxed brain, such as hyperventilation, cerebrospinal fluid drainage, head position correction, and admi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2022-12-01
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| Series: | The Egyptian Journal of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41983-022-00565-8 |