Increased ICP

Question 1

ICP can increase by:

Answer 1

Closed head injury.
Cerebral tumor.
Epidural hematoma.
Subdural hematoma.
Subarachnoid hematoma.
Spina bifida.
Status epilepticus.

Question 2

S/s of ICP:

Answer 2

Normal range 5-15

Widening pulse pressure, headache, vomiting, seizures, dilated and sluggish pupils, neuro/sensory/motor losses, visual disturbances, Cheyne-stroke respirations, Cushing’s reflex(bradycardia, HTN, widening pulse pressure)..late sign.