How to treat brain edema caused by head injury

Patient's question:

Patient: Female, 45 years old. Previously diagnosed with rheumatism. Current condition: Head injury on the left upper side at 6 a.m. causing cerebral edema without external bleeding. Body temperature is approximately normal, and there are no other adverse reactions at the moment!

Doctor's answer:

Hello.
In daily life:
Water intake, generally 500ml-1000ml under normal circumstances.
Control blood pressure, blood pressure between 90-140, 60-90mmHg.
Body temperature should be maintained within 32~37℃.
Reduce salt intake, generally 6-8g per day.
Treatment:
250ml of 20% mannitol, intravenous infusion, completed within 20-30 minutes.
Or oral isosorbide mononitrate oral solution.

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