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Vati Rn Comprehensive Predictor Focused Review
• Cerebral circulation requires oxygen and glucose. 
 
 • Three components normally determine ICP 
 ◦ Brain substance (80%) 
 ◦ CSF (10%) 
 ◦ Blood (10%) 
 • Risk factors for increased ICP: 
 ◦ Increased Brain Volume: Tumors or injury with cerebral edema 
 ◦ Increased CSF: hydrocephalus, obstruction, Excess production of CSF fluid 
 ◦ Increased blood: Loss of autoregulation, hemorrhage, vasodilation, Hypercapnia, Increased metabol...