Your patient has cerebral edema.Which group of diuretic agents would you expect to be administered?

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Osmotic diuretics are often used in the management of cerebral edema.Of the four currently available osmotic diuretics (glycerin,isosorbide,mannitol,and urea),mannitol is the typically selected agent because of its lower toxicity.Mannitol has a relatively short half-life and manifests with a rapid onset and quick offset of action.To maintain a continued diuretic action,the drug is frequently administered via continuous infusion.

Your Patient Has Cerebral Edema