07.03 Uncal Herniation for CCRN Review
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Nursing Points
General
- Uncal herniation
- Lateral shift of brain in the skull
- Caused from arterial bleed, which causes an increased intracranial pressure
- Symptoms
- A change in pupil NOT in level of consciousness (LOC)
- Mannitol for treatment is contraindicated
- Does not work on edematous cells
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