Intracranial Pressure

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  1. 3. Early sign of increased ICP: severe ______.
  2. 4. Cushing's ______ includes hypertension, bradycardia, and irregular respirations.
  3. 6. A possible complication requiring precautions in patients with increased ICP.
  4. 8. Osmotic diuretic commonly used to decrease ICP
  5. 10. Worsening ICP may cause unequal ______.
  6. 11. Repeated ______ is an early sign of increased ICP.
  7. 14. Decreased cerebral blood flow can cause brain ______.
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  1. 1. One component of Cushing's triad: ______.
  2. 2. Elevate the head of the bed to ______ degrees.
  3. 5. Increased ICP can lead to brain ______, a life-threatening emergency.
  4. 7. Severe decreased consciousness may progress to a ______.
  5. 8. Position the head and neck in a neutral ______ position.
  6. 9. Maintaining cerebral ______ pressure helps ensure brain perfusion.
  7. 12. Glasgow abbreviation used to assess neurologic status.
  8. 13. Cerebrospinal fluid abbreviation.