Effects of Glycerol Infusion on Cerebral Blood Flow in Hypertensive Intracerebral Hematoma with Ventricular Hemorrhage

Glycerol has been known to be a cerebral dehydrating agent altering the dynamics of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) (Guisado et al. 1976). The effect of glycerol on cerebral blood flow (CBF) has been studied mainly in cerebral infarction. In hypertensive intracerebral hematoma few reports on CBF can be found (Sasaki et al. 1983). Therefore, we studied glycerol effects on CBF in hypertensive intracerebral hematoma. Additionally, the effects on CBF in the presence of ventricular hemorrhage also has been considered.