Week 3: Traumatic Brain Injury Flashcards
1
Q
What does ICP mean?
A
Intracranial Pressure (ICP)
2
Q
KNOW FOR TEST What is the normal range for ICP?
A
1-15 mmHg (or 5-15 mmHg)
Basically anything below 15!
3
Q
How many stages are there in “Stages of Increased ICP”?
A
4
4
Q
What is stage 1 in “stages if increased ICP”?
A
Vasoconstriction and external compression
5
Q
What is stage 2 in “stages of increased ICP”?
A
Compromised neuronal O2, systemic arterial vasoconstriction occurs.
