NUR 211 Neuro

NUR 211 Neuro
1. Intracranial Pressure I.C.P
Answer
0-15.
Increased is defined as 20 or greater for at least 5 minutes
2. Cerebral Perfusion Pressure C.P.P
Answer
60-100. Must be 70 or greater in patients with brain problems. Determined be M.A.P. and I.C.P.
3. Hypercapnia
Answer
excessive carbon dioxide in the blood. Leads to vessel dilation.
Leads to *increased blood perfusion to brain*
4. S.A.H.
Answer
Subarachnoid
Hemorrhage
5. Intraventricular Drainage System
Answer
Most common. Used for intermittent or continuous drainage of CSF. Accurate.
*Infection*
6. Signs and Symptoms of Increased I.C.P.
Answer
Headache, Visual Disturbances, Hypertension, L.O.C. changes, Decrease on Glasgow Coma
Scale, Pupil changes (can be unilateral), Nausea and Vomiting, and Photosensitivity