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Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) occurs when there is too much blood, cerebrospinal fluid, or brain tissue within the skull. Initially, it causes lethargy and changes in level of consciousness, and can progress to stupor, fixed and dilated pupils, impaired breathing, and death if not treated promptly. Treatment aims to lower ICP through medications, surgery, careful monitoring, and maintaining proper oxygenation, positioning, and limiting factors that increase pressure. Complications of increased ICP i
- Author
- Darren Mae Mosada
- Language
- EN