Elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) is a potentially devastating complication of neurologic injury
can cause a headache and other symptoms
partially empty sella/decreased pituitary height
This pressure can affect the brain if
Cushing’s triad refers to a set of signs that are indicative of increased intracranial pressure (ICP), or increased pressure in the brain
Conventional treatment and control of ICP elevations includes general and physiologic management (cerebrospinal fluid removal, fluid restriction, controlled hyperventilation
Intracranial hypertension (IH), also called increased ICP (IICP) or raised intracranial pressure (RICP), is elevation of the pressure in the cranium
The content of the fluid is usually normal
Data is limited on furosemide,which has primarily been studied in conjunction with Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like An osmotic diuretic, such as mannitol, is given to the patient with increased intracranial pressure (IICP) for which of the following therapeutic effects? a) To increase urine output b) To reduce cellular metabolic demands c) To dehydrate the brain and reduce cerebral edema d) To lower uncontrolled
Mannitol is a diuretic medication that promotes urination and is administered intravenously to reduce intracranial pressure and intraocular pressure from fluid buildup
Acute intracranial hypertension is a neurosurgical
This drug is indicated in the treatment of increased intracranial pressure because it facilitates the movement of edema (water) out of brain The primary osmotic diuretic used clinically is mannitol
ICP is a medical This group of drugs is used to prevent kidney failure, to decrease intracranial pressure, and to decrease intraocular pressure
Cerebral edema categorizes into either vasogenic, cellular, osmotic, and interstitial causes
abnormal rhythm
Which action by the nurse is necessary to prevent adverse effects?, What intervention will the nurse perform when monitoring a
Remember head trauma, cerebral hemorrhage, hematoma, hydrocephalus, tumor, encephalitis etc
ICP reading is 21 mmHg
The goal Brain Tissue (80%) Blood (10% or 150mL) CSF (10% or 150 mL) Increase in one of the components → reduction of other two →must maintain a fixed total intracranial volume
Lack of replacement of the fluid losses can lead to both volume depletion and
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Hypertonic saline and mannitol are both indicated to reduce intracranial pressure