Increased ICP & traumatic brain injury Flashcards
1
Q
Elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) is usually defined as a sustained pressure of greater than ___ mm Hg within the subarachnoid space.
A
20
2
Q
Normal ICP
A
10-18 mmHg
3
Q
Consisting of hypertension and reflex bradycardia, is likely caused by medullary ischemia and occurs when ICP approaches systemic arterial pressure.
A
Cushing reflex
4
Q
CPP = ?
A
MAP - ICP or CVP
5
Q
This constancy of flow over a range of pressures is known as?
A
Autoregulation
6
Q
Mannitol dosage for increased ICP
A
0.25-1 g/kg bolus
