Why Would a Neurosurgeon Order Mannitol for a Patient During

question 51

Multiple Choice

Why would a neurosurgeon order mannitol for a patient during a craniotomy for excision of tumor?

• A) muscle relaxation
• B) prevent surgical site infection
• C) reduce vasospasm
• D) decrease intracranial pressure

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