1. Algorithm for treatment of intracranial hypertension
Algorithm for treatment of intracranial hypertension. Constant evaluation of neurological, hemodynamic, and respiratory status is vital in the management of increased intracranial pressure. Imaging of the brain at any point in the algorithm may be done as indicated. General measures in a systematic manner that includes the medical and surgical management goals are summarized. There should be a careful and frequent reassessment in any patient with labile ICP. AED, antiepileptic drugs; CSF, cerebrospinal fluid; CPP, cerebral perfusion pressure; CTA, CT angiography; cvEEG, continuous video EEG; CVP, central venous pressure; DVT, deep vein thrombosis; EVD, external ventricular drainage; GCS, Glasgow Coma Scale; ICP, intracranial pressure; IVP, intravenous push; MAP, mean arterial pressure; OR, operating room; , brain oxygen saturation; RASS, Richmond agitation sedation scale; TBI, traumatic brain injury.
Source: Intracranial Pressure: Monitoring and Management, Principles of Critical Care, 4e
Citation: Hall JB, Schmidt GA, Kress JP. Principles of Critical Care, 4e; 2015 Available at: Accessed: January 13, 2018
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