An article on increased intracranial pressure

MRS. TINTU C FRANCIS
Page No. 96-107

Neuroscience nursing is a highly specialized field because neurologically impaired patients tend to
be severely disabled and deserve to benefit from nursing profession. Increased Intracranial pressure
(ICP) can result in irreversible damage to cranial contents by impairing blood flow and eventually
cause death if left untreated. Astute nursing assessment and early aggressive resuscitation of
patients with increased ICP prolong life and increases the potential for optimal recovery. Hence as
the nurse place a vital role in management of patients with increased ICP, it is crucial that they
should possess adequate knowledge to prevent the catastrophic consequences of increased ICP
Keywords : Increased intracranial pressure,cerebrospinalfluid,mean arterial pressure,ventricular
circulation, herniation