Hypertonic Saline vs. Mannitol for Elevated Intercranial Pressure
Status:
Terminated
Trial end date:
2010-11-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study examines the role of osmotic agents in controlling brain swelling in brain injured
individuals. Two osmotic agents -- mannitol and hypertonic saline -- are in common use, and
they will be compared in the context of a randomized clinical trial. The goal is to determine
if these agent differ in their ability to control episodes of brain swelling.