ICP Flashcards
1
Q
What is ICP?
A
-Rise in the pressure inside the skull
2
Q
How is ICP diagnosed?
A
- MRI
- CT
3
Q
What are the symptoms of ICP?
A
- Increased BP
- Decreased HR
- Headache
- Confusion
- Vomiting
4
Q
What can cause ICP?
A
- Trauma
- Bleeding
- Stroke
5
Q
What is the treatment of ICP?
A
- Sedation
- Drainage of CSF
