Increased intracranial pressure is caused by an increase in cerebrospinal fluid pressure or swelling within the brain matter. As pressure rises, the brain undergoes compensatory changes to maintain blood flow, such as the Cushing response of bradycardia, bradypnea, and hypertension. Symptoms include headache, vomiting, decreased consciousness, and seizures. Management involves procedures to monitor pressure such as ventriculostomy and medications to reduce swelling like mannitol and dexamethasone, as well as careful nursing care. Complications can include brainstem herniation, diabetes insipidus, syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion, coma, and death.

1. ncreased Intracranial Pressure

2. It is an increased in normal brain pressure due to increases cerebrospinal fluid pressure. Also, maybe d/t increased pressure within the brain matter caused by lesions or swelling. ncreased Intracranial Pressure

3. Head injury / Secondary effects ↓ Cerebral perfusion ↓ Swelling (edema) ↓ Shifting of brain tissue ↓ Herniation Pathophysiology