Management Of Icp. This can be done by slowing down production of it within the ventricles of the brain. In this article we will discuss the management of increased intracranial pressure icp so let s get started. It reflects neither a standard of care nor a. The ideal treatment of raised intracranial pressure is to find out the cause and treat it accordingly for example csf diversion for hydrocephalus drainage of an abscess removal of a clot or a tumor.
1 3 the volume of the intracranial contents often increases following tbi as a result of hemorrhage cerebral edema and hydrocephalus. Treatment of the underlying cause. Elevated intracranial pressure icp is typically defined as icp sustained above 20 mm hg. Our modern and comprehensive stbi management protocol is designed to assist clinicians managing stbi patients monitored with icp monitors alone. Management goals identifying and treating the underlying cause of increased icp maintaining adequate perfusion and oxygenation to the brain 31. All l level 3 adult patients in neurosurgical icu with monitoring of icp.
The ideal treatment of raised intracranial pressure is to find out the cause and treat it accordingly for example csf diversion for hydrocephalus drainage of an abscess removal of a clot or a tumor.
Our modern and comprehensive stbi management protocol is designed to assist clinicians managing stbi patients monitored with icp monitors alone. This can be done by slowing down production of it within the ventricles of the brain. Treatment of the underlying cause. It may be a medical or surgical emergency can cause cerebral ischemia brain herniation and death and requires aggressive treatment to reduce the risk of morbidity and mortality 1 2 3. To provide guidance on the management of raised icp on neurosurgical icu for non anaesthetic trained junior doctors and new icu doctors scope. Icp 20mmhg for 5mins see patient urgently check transducer height icp waveform and consider bis.