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Functions of the autonomic nervous system component of the peripheral nervous system that regulates involuntary physiologic processes such as heart rate, blood pressure, respirations, and digestion Normal range icp 10-15 mmhg in adults Causes of elevation in icp hemorrhagic or ischemic stroke, increased cerebrospinal fluid from blockages (such as brain tumor), encephalitis, meningitis, hydrocephalus, hypertension, hepatic encephalopathy Early signs and symptoms of increased icp headache, blur...

what are s/s of head injury? - Answer-leakage of CSF Ecchymosis Battle's sign/raccoon eyes what is management of head injury? - Answer-ensure patient airway* priority what is the Monro-Kellie doctrine? - Answer-If one component increases, another must decrease to maintain ICP. only applicable to closed skull patients* what is normal ICP level? - Answer-5-15mmHg >20mmHg needs treatment!! What are key features of increased ICP? - Answer-CUSHINGS TRIAD lethargy to coma ...

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UWorld Test Bank Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest Update 2024 BPH assessment? - answer>50 voiding difficulty/urgency incomplete emptying straining to void nocturia urine retention Should never have burning with uriantion! this indicates a UTI Sexual intercourse does not have anything to do with this PAtient with altered level of consciousness positioning? - answerside lying position septic shock symptoms - answerTachycardia, fever,hypotension (SYSTOLIC lower...

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What is the gold standard for ICP monitoring? correct answer: ventriculostomy What can a ventriculostomy be used for? correct answer: draw samples and reduce pressures What needs to be closely monitored with ventriculostomy used to drain CSF correct answer: position of patient what does the ventriculostomy need to be in line with correct answer: external auditory meatus what kinds of things affect ICP waveforms correct answer: clots, kinks, bubbles in the tubing what does it ...

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Field craft 2 68w Exam Questions And Answers (Verified And Updated) A difference in pupil size greater then 1.0 mm - answerIs considered abnormal If both eyes are fialated but not reactive to light - answerBrain stem injury is probable If csf is draining from nose or ears you should suspect? - answerBasilar skull fracture Different types of scalp injuries? - answerAvulsions abrasions, lacerations Types of skull fractures - answerLinear, basilar, mandible, depressed, nasal, mid-faced Conpl...