Neurology - pathology

Question 1

Causes of raised ICP?

Answer 1

CHIMP
C - increased CSF i.e. hydrocephalus.
H - haemorrhage: extradural, subdural, subarachnoid.
I - injury to head / idiopathic e.g. benign intracranial hypertension.
M - meningoencephalitis.
P - primary or metastatic tumours.

Question 2

Raised intracranial pressure compensated for by bradycardia and hypertension is known as the what reflex?

Answer 2

Cushing’s reflex.