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Brain
Vasomotor Stimulation
(brainstem)
Increase ICP
Diagnostic Findings
Cerebral Angiography
Computed Tomography (CT) Scanning
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Positron Emission Tomography (PET)
Transcranial Doppler
Cerebral Angiography
avoid hyperthermia
avoid seizures
Hyperventilation
decreases blood flow to brain
Mannitol
Manipulation of ICP
Brain
Mannitol
dehydrate the brain, not the patient!
monitor osmolality
Hypertonic saline
Decompressive craniectomy
ICP Monitoring
Detect events
Manage intracranial pressure
Manage cerebral perfusion pressure
How?
Ventriculostomy
Intraparenchymal fiberoptic catheter
Subarachnoid monitor
Useful adjuncts:
Arterial line
Central venous line
Foley catheter
Manipulation of ICP
CSF
External drainage
therapeutic as well as diagnostic
technical issues
infectious issues
What to do with the
information...
Maintain CPP>70 mm Hg
Management of
Raised ICP Raised ICP>25mm Hg
Normal Vent/Oxygenation
Mannitol
Sedation
Maintain CPP>70 mm Hg
Raised ICP
Furosemide
Chemical Paralysis
Second Line CSF Removal
Vasopressor
Rx
Raised ICP>25mm Hg
Barbiturates
Hyperventilation
Monitor SjO2
Nursing Process
Neurologic examination
Mental Status
LOC
Reflexes