TIA – Using furosemide to control ICP
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Does Lasix work to control your ICP? Is it synergistic with mannitol? No. Oh, you want evidence? Fine... ech... Todd, M., Cutkomp, J., Brian, J. (2006). Influence of Mannitol and Furosemide, Alone and in Combination, on Brain Water Content after Fluid Percussion Injury Anesthesiology 105(6), 1176-1181. https://dx.doi.org/10.1097/00000542-200612000-00017
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