Management of Cerebral Edema in Patients with Elevated Intracranial Pressure

Exploring the impact of ammonia on cerebral edema in the context of encephalopathy, and discussing treatment strategies such as head positioning, muscle relaxants, sodium management, and medications like mannitol and hypertonic saline. Additional considerations include hyperventilation, barbiturates, lactulose, and rifaximin for addressing cerebral edema in acute liver failure scenarios.