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Managing Increased Intracranial Pressure by Analyn Sarmiento is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses the management of clients with increased intracranial pressure. It defines intracranial pressure and increased ICP, and lists common causes such as trauma, hemorrhage, tumors, hydrocephalus, and edema. It describes the Monro-Kellie hypothesis regarding compensatory mechanisms when ICP increases. Signs and symptoms of increased ICP are provided. Medical management includes medications to reduce ICP like mannitol and corticosteroids. Nursing management focuses on monitoring the client,
- Author
- Analyn Sarmiento
- Language
- EN