Brain Injury and ICP Management Exam questions and answers
Brain Injury and ICP Management Exam questions and answers What are the three components inside the skull? - Brain tissue, blood, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Normal intracranial pressure (ICP) - 5-15 mm Hg When is ICP considered abnormal? - Sustained ICP greater than 20 mm Hg Why is increased ICP life-threatening? - Decreased cerebral perfusion leading to ischemia and infarction What does the Monro-Kellie doctrine state? - The total volume of brain tissue, blood, and CSF must remain constant within the skull
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