Mannitol Flashcards
1
Q
Mannitol trade name
A
Osmitrol
2
Q
Mannitol class
A
Osmotic diuretic
3
Q
Mannitol MOA
A
Increased osmotic pressure in the intravascular space to promote water movement from the interstitial space to the vascular space.
4
Q
Mannitol Indications
A
Cerebral Edema
5
Q
Mannitol Contraindications
A
Hypotension
Pulmonary edema
Severe dehydration
Intracranial bleeding
6
Q
Mannitol side effects
A
Pulmonary edema
Dehydration
Seizures
Confusion
Tachycardia
Headache
Chest pain
Hypertension
Hypotension
Nausea/ vomiting
7
Q
Mannitol Dose
A
Adult 0.5-1.0 g/kg IV/IO over 5-10 minutes
Ped same as adult
8
Q
Mannitol onset/ duration
A
Onset 1-3 hours diuresis/ 15 min for ICP
Duration 4-6 hours diuresis/ 3-8 hours ICP
