07.03 Uncal Herniation for CCRN Review
Included In This Lesson
Outline
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
CCRN Review (Critical Care Certification Review)
This course is a review for the CCRN exam. Experienced critical care nurses that meet the testing criteria can use this course to review key concepts for their CCRN exam, which is a certification for critical care nurses. Criteria to test includes having 1,750 hours in direct bedside care of acutely and/or critically ill patients during the last 2 years (prior to the exam). 875 hours need to be worked in the year prior to your application.