Increased ICP Symptoms and Signs
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What is an early sign related to weakness?

Weakness in one extremity or one side

What does a change in level of consciousness (LOC) indicate?

Change in LOC

What are early signs of restlessness?

Restlessness, confusion

What is considered an early sign of purposeless movements?

<p>Purposeless movements</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of headache is categorized as an early sign?

<p>Constant, increasing intensity, or aggravated by movement or straining</p> Signup and view all the answers

What early sign involves ocular movement?

<p>Impaired ocular movement/pupillary changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an early sign characterized by increased respiratory efforts?

<p>Increased respiratory efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

What components make up Cushing's triad as a late sign?

<p>Bradypnea, hypertension, bradycardia</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an increased temperature indicate as a late sign?

<p>Increased temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a late sign that involves vomiting?

<p>Projectile vomiting</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes late signs ranging from stupor to coma?

<p>Stupor to coma</p> Signup and view all the answers

What loss of reflexes is a late sign?

<p>Loss of brainstem reflexes: pupil, gag, corneal, and swallowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is hemiplegia as a late sign?

<p>Paralysis of one side of the body including arm and leg</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are late signs involving motor function such as decortication?

<p>Decortication, decerebration, or flaccidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some respiratory pattern alterations that can occur as late signs?

<p>Cheyne-Stokes, Biots, and/or Apneustic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Early Signs of Increased ICP

  • Weakness observed in one extremity or one side of the body.
  • Alteration in level of consciousness (LOC) indicating cognitive decline.
  • Symptoms may include restlessness and confusion.
  • Presence of purposeless movements, indicating lack of coordinated motor control.
  • Persistent headache characterized by constant, increasing intensity, often worsened by movement or straining.
  • Impaired ocular movement and noticeable changes in pupil response.
  • Increased respiratory efforts, possibly indicating distress.

Late Signs of Increased ICP

  • Cushing's triad manifests as a combination of bradypnea (slow breathing), hypertension (high blood pressure), and bradycardia (slow heart rate).
  • Elevated body temperature may indicate infection or neurologic deterioration.
  • Projectile vomiting may occur due to pressure on the brain.
  • Patient may progress from stupor to a state of coma, reflecting severe impairment.
  • Loss of brainstem reflexes such as pupil reaction, gag reflex, corneal reflex, and swallowing indicates critical dysfunction.
  • Hemiplegia manifests as paralysis affecting one side of the body, impacting both arm and leg functions.
  • Motor function deteriorates to decortication, decerebration, or flaccidity, suggesting severe injury to the central nervous system.
  • Respiratory patterns may become irregular, presenting as Cheyne-Stokes, Biot's, or apneustic breathing.

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Explore the critical signs and symptoms associated with increased intracranial pressure (ICP). This quiz covers both early and late manifestations, helping you identify the severity of the condition in patients. Test your knowledge on managing these signs effectively.

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