Untitled Deck Flashcards
Normal ICP in pedia
5-15 mmHg
Cushing’s Triad
Hyper,Brady,Brady
3 Signs of Shock
Hypo,Tachy,Tachy
Normal Pulse Pressure
30-40 mmHg
How many months anterior fontanel(diamond) close?
12-18 months
How many months posterior fontanel(triangle) close?
2-3 months
Early sign of ICP in infant
High Pitched Cry
Early sign of ICP in child
Irritability and Agitation
Early sign of ICP in adult
Restlessness
Early sign of ICP in older adult(geria)
Confusion/ALOC
Earliest sign of ICP
Headache
Where sodium goes?
Water Follows
Mgt of ICP: Position?
Semi-Fowlers
Mgt of ICP: Avoid?
Coughing & Sneezing
-can increase ICP
Mgt of ICP: Limit Fluid intake(amount)
1200-1500 ml/day
What are the 4 Drug of Choice of ICP?
Diuretics, Corticosteroids, Anticonvulsant, Antacids
DOC of ICP: To decrease fluid in the extracellular and intravascular space
Diuretics
-LASIX
-MANNITOL
DOC of ICP: Diuretic drug that act in localized effect
LASIX
DOC of ICP: Diuretic drug that act in generalized effect
MANNITOL
DOC of ICP: To prevent cerebral edema
Corticosteroids
-Decadron (Dexamethasone)
DOC of ICP: To prevent seizure episodes
Anticonvulsants
DOC of ICP: To Neutralize acidity
Antacids
-Mg (mag-tae)
-Al (ala-tae)
DOC of ICP: To prevent clumping of blood
Anticoagulant
-Heparin (ptt)
-Warfarin (pt)
Opiates and Sedatives are contraindicated in Increase ICP to prevent?
Respiratory and Cardiac Depression (Cushing’s Triad)