If a patient presents with increased intracranial pressure. His ICP is greater than 20. You are getting him set up for Mannitol. What lab value is most important to have as a baseline?
A. Serum Osmolarity
B. Hemoglobin
C.Hematocrit
D. White blood count
Answer:A
If a patient presents with increased intracranial pressure. His ICP is greater than 20. You are getting him set up for Mannitol. What lab value is most important to have as a baseline?
A. Serum Osmolarity B. Hemoglobin C.Hematocrit D. White blood count