What are the recommended therapies for suspected intracranial pressure increase?
Insertion of catheters in the jugular vein
Hyperosmotic agents
Barbiturates
Corticosteroids
Gastric protectors
The main mechanism of action of manitol is reological, but it also has an osmotic diuresis mechanism.
The use of hypertonic saline is contraindicated in patients with chronic hyponatremia.
In cases where intracranial pressure management cannot be effectively performed through medical therapy, craniotomy is advised.
The use of corticosteroids is currently contraindicated in veterinary medicine for the management of TCE.
The administration of prokinetic drugs is recommended in patients with TCE to prevent intestinal motility alterations.