How do you approach the management of a large vessel stroke if you anticipate the development of malignant cerebral edema?
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Neurology · Brown University
In ischemic strokes with anticipated malignant cerebral edema, I would base some initial management decisions for prevention of edema on the labs obtained at admission. If the sodium is less than 130, I would start hyperosmolar therapy to bring levels into a normal range. If less than 135, normal sa...