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Signs Symptoms Intracranial Irregular Level Marked Elevation Pressure

Front What are the signs and symptoms of marked elevation in intracranial pressure?
Back The signs and symptoms of this are:
Unilateral fixed and dilated pupils;
Ataxic respirations (characterized by irregular rate, pattern, and volume of breathing with intermittent periods of apnea), or absent respirations;
Flaccid response to painful stimuli;
Irregular pulse rate;
Diminished blood pressure;
NB: This level of ICP indicates that the lower portion of the brain stem is involved
[MOST PATIENTS DO NOT SURVIVE THIS LEVEL OF INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE]

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