A New Therapy Regimen for Brain Edema

摘要: It has been demonstrated that two agents which curtail cerebrospinal fluid production are remarkably effective in reducing the expected amount of brain edema a standardized model. The combination these drugs, furosemide and acetazolamide with potent glucosteroid dexamethasone, is even more effective. All three drugs have an effect upon all will reduce increased intracranial pressure. appears therapy employing dexamethasone either or diamox to developing hasten its resolution rational basis. therapies may offer first major change since was introduced as treatment for 1959. Clinical trials certainly appear be warranted.