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raised ICP Flashcards

1
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list 3 features of Cushing triad seen in raised ICP

A

bradycardia
wide pulse pressure
irregular breathing

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2
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why might you control hyperventilation ina patient with raised ICP

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reduce the amount of CO2 = vasoconstriction

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what is the key inventigation in raised ICP

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CT/MRI head

to investigate the cause

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4
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list 5 features of raised ICP

A 
vomiting 
papilloedema 
Cushing traid 
headache 
reduced consciousness
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list 3 causes of raised ICP

A

bleeds in the brain

tumour

meningitis

hydrocephalus

idiopathic intracranial` hypertension

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