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07.06 Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) for CCRN Review

07.06 Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP) for CCRN Review

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Nursing Points

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  1. Increased Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
    1. Increased Intracranial Pressure
    2. Causes
      1. Acidosis
      2. Hypotonic Solution
      3. Hyerextension
      4. Flexion
      5. Decreased protein uptake
      6. Write restraints
    3. Symptoms
      1. Headache
      2. Altered level of conciousness (LOC)
      3. Pupil changes
      4. Bradycardia
      5. Bradypnea
      6. Widening pulse pressure

                                               

                      

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