| Front | What are the signs and symptoms of marked elevation in intracranial pressure? |
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| 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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