Intracranial Pressure

Three essential components are enclosed in the skull

• Brain tissue

• Blood

• Electrolytes

• Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)

If one component increases, another must decrease to maintain ICP.

What is the doctrine? (initials: M.K)

What is the ABNORMAL ICP >? (include unit)

What is the percentage of brain tissue?

• 50%

• 78%

• 56%

• 68%

Calculate to get MAP of 110/45 mmHg? Round off to whole number

Calculate CCP of MAP 70 mmHg and ICP of 15 mmHg. Include unit

How much blood flow do we get in our brain: 1L? (answer in percent)

What is the normal CPP?

• 65–100 mmHg

• 70–100 mmHg

• 70–110 mmHg

• 60–100 mmHg

If you have increased SBP, decreased DBP, bradycardia, irregular breathing, what is this called?

clue: There is apostrophe ('s)

___________ condition refers to extending away fom the body. (clue many E's)