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Signs Symptoms Moderate Elevation Intracranial Pressure Widened Pulse

Front What are the signs and symptoms of moderate elevation in intracranial pressure?
Back The signs and symptoms of this are:
Widened pulse pressure and bradycardia;
Pupils that are sluggish or nonreactive;
Central neurogenic hyperventilation (deep, rapid respirations);
Decerebrate posturing;
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