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5: Intracranial Hypertension (Andrew M. Naidech, M ...
5: Intracranial Hypertension (Andrew M. Naidech, MD, MS)
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Video Summary
The video discusses the topic of elevated intracranial pressure as a neurological emergency that can lead to brain herniation and death if left untreated. The causes of elevated intracranial pressure include blood, swollen brain tissue, hydrocephalus, and foreign bodies. A stepwise protocol is often used to manage intracranial pressure, including surgical intervention, draining cerebrospinal fluid, optimizing cerebral perfusion pressure, reducing cerebral edema with medication, inducing coma, and more. Monitoring techniques such as measuring intracranial pressure, brain oxygen tension, and microdialysis are also mentioned. The video highlights the importance of quickly identifying and treating elevated intracranial pressure to prevent severe consequences.
Keywords
elevated intracranial pressure
neurological emergency
brain herniation
cerebral perfusion pressure
intracranial pressure monitoring
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