Mannitol
ATI
Mannitol MANNITOL Give Mannitol for
increased ICP
Assess LOC every
hour
Indication:
Decreases cerebral edema resulting in
increased ICP: head injury, brain swelling,
etc. HESI
Decr ular pressure - glaucoma
emer Mannitol: Used to
decrease ICP
IV admin - cannot be
given PO
R E S S UR E
Side effect - Edema
P
Begins 30 - 60 minutes
Memory Trick: after administration.
- Mannitol
- Man ICP hurts or Man Eyes hurt ATI
MANNITOL
Mannitol
Monitor for s/s heart failure:
Bibasilar crackles,
pulmonary edema
MOA:
Drains fluid out of brain cells & into vascular
space = HIGH RISK for fluid volume overload
(too much fluid in the body)
Heart Failure Heavy Fluid
Heart failure
HF =
Heavy Fluid all over the body
Notes