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Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) can lead to brain herniation and irreversible damage, with common causes including edema, bleeding, trauma, and tumors. Key manifestations include severe headache, altered consciousness, pupil changes, and abnormal breathing patterns. Monitoring ICP can be done through various methods, and nursing interventions focus on maintaining airway, vital signs, and administering medications like mannitol and corticosteroids.
- Author
- Somie Jr. Sanchez
- Language
- EN