hypertonic

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Meaning

(of a solution) having a higher osmotic pressure than a comparison solution

(of living tissue) in a state of abnormally high tension

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hypertonic muscle tissue Source: Internet

The ideal treatment of cerebral edema in DKA is not established, but intravenous mannitol and hypertonic saline (3%) are used—as in some other forms of cerebral edema—in an attempt to reduce the swelling. Source: Internet

Sometimes, the antibiotic azithromycin is used long term. Inhaled hypertonic saline and salbutamol may also be useful. Source: Internet

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