Raised ICP

Question 1

causes of raised ice

Answer 1

• a blood clot on the surface of your brain, known as achronic subdural haematoma
• abrain tumour
• an infection in your brain, such asmeningitisorencephalitis
• hydrocephalus, where fluid builds up around and inside your brain
• abnormal blood vessel, such as an arteriovenous fistula or arteriovenous malformation
• a blood clot in one of the veins of your brain, known as a venous sinus thrombosis
○ Esp females on OCP/overweight
• Severe iron deficiency / anaemia
Check for Hb/ period history

· Infants
• Child abuse!
Shaken baby syndrome - when people handle babies too rough