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Intracranial pressure (ICP) is the pressure within the skull, typically ranging from 7-15 mmHg, and can become life-threatening if elevated due to brain edema or other causes. Increased ICP can result from various conditions such as hemorrhage, infections, tumors, and hydrocephalus, leading to symptoms like headache, altered consciousness, and vomiting. Management focuses on treating the underlying cause, maintaining brain perfusion, and may involve drug therapy, hyperventilation, CSF drainage, and proper p
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