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ABRAM BLAU, M.D.

Arch Intern Med. 1936;57(4):749-757.

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The intravenous injection of a hypertonic solution of dextrose for the purpose of reducing the cerebrospinal fluid pressure is a common procedure in the treatment of neurologic disturbances, although few direct observations of its effects have been reported in the literature. The procedure is based mainly on a number of experimental studies on animals.¹ During exploratory craniotomy, Fay² observed a decrease in the dural tension following the intravenous administration of a 15 per cent saline solution. A number of observers have measured the effect of these solutions by the application of a tambour next to postoperative cranial defects or herniations, but their results are contradictory. Ebaugh and Stevenson³ noted a prolonged fall in pressure after the intravenous administration of 200 cc. of a 30 per cent dextrose solution, while Stevenson and his associates⁴ noted only a slight effect. Foley5 used a 15 per cent saline solution . . . [Full Text PDF of this Article]

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From the Neurological Service of Dr. Israel Strauss at the Mount Sinai Hospital.

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