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I_ _NEUROSURGERY INITIATIVE
INCREASED INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE
WALID S. MAANI MD, FRCSEd.
PROFESSOR OF NEUROSURGERY
JORDAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL SCHOOL
1
PHYSIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES
• The skull is a rigid structure. It contains:
• Brain
• Blood
• Cerebro spinal fluid (CSF)
2
Normal Brain 3
PHYSIOLOGY
• Brain 1300-1750 mls
• Tissue 300-400 mls.
• Intra-cellular fluid 900-1000 mls.
• Extra-cellular fluid 100-150 mls
• Blood 100-150 mls.
• CSF 100-150 mls.
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PHYSIOLOGY 5
INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE FACTS
o Normally 0-140 mm CSF (0-10 mm Hg)
o There are normal regular waves due to pulse and respiration
o With increased pressure “pressure waves” appear
o With continued rise of ICP the Perfusion of the brain falls
o When perfusion falls the blood flow is reduced
o Electrical cortical activity fails if the cerebral blood flow is less than
20ml/100gm/min
o When intracranial pressure reaches mean arterial pressure circulation to
the brain stops.
Monroe-Kellie doctrine
• The intracranial pressure is the sum of the pressures
exerted upon the wall of the skull by its contents.
• Any increase in one of these contents and/or the
addition of any mass will lead to increase in the
pressure, unless a similar volume is removed (the
Monroe-Kellie doctrine).
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Monroe-Kellie doctrine 7
Monroe-Kellie doctrine 8
Monroe-Kellie doctrine 9
PHYSIOLOGY 10
THE PRESSURE VOLUME RELATIONSHIP
PHYSIOLOGY 11
THE PRESSURE VOLUME RELATIONSHIP
PHYSIOLOGY
• COMPENSATORY MECHANISMS
• Push CSF out to spinal theca
• Compress venous sinuses and push blood out
• ONCE COMPENSATORY MECHANISMS FAIL then brain
herniations occur.
• Push cerebral hemisphere to other side
(midline shift and Cingulate (subfalcine
herniation)
• Push brain down
• Uncal and Central (transtentorial herniation)
• Tonsillar (transforaminal herniation)
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PHYSIOLOGY
CEREBRAL PERFUSION PRESSURE (CPP)
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP)=
Mean Arterial pressure – intracranial pressure
MAP (120+80) / 2 =100 mm Hg
ICP = 15 mm Hg
CPP = 100 – 15 = 85 mm Hg (60-120 is good)
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PHYSIOLOGY
CEREBRAL BLOOD FLOW (CBF)
Pressure
Flow = ----------------
Resistance
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure
(Mean Art. pressure – intracranial pressure)
Cerebral Blood Flow = ---------------------------------------
Cerebral Vascular Resistance
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PHYSIOLOGY
• TO MAINTAIN PERFUSION AND FLOW there are
two AUTOREGULATORY MECHANISMS
1. Elevate blood pressure by peripheral
vasoconstriction.,
2. Dilate cerebral vessels by CO2 retention.
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PHYSIOLOGY
Increased ICP is defined as a sustained
elevation in pressure above 20mm of Hg
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PHYSIOLOGY
The ICP finally rises to the level of the mean arterial
pressure which it self begins to increase, accompanied by
bradycardia or other disturbances of respiratory rhythm
(Cushing response). This is accompanied by dilatation of
small pial arteries and some slowing of venous flow
which is followed by pulsatile venous flow.
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BRAIN HERNIATIION 18
CLINICAL PICTURE
The rise in ICP disturbs brain function by:
• (1) Reduction in CBF
• (2) Transtentorial or foramen magnum
herniation resulting in selective compression
and ischemia in the brain stem.
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CAUSES
Increases in the ICP could be due to:
a) Increase in volume of the normal intracranial
constituents.
b) Any added volume due to an abnormal
condition like a space occupying lesion.
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CAUSES
Increase in Normal Constituents
A) Brain
1) Cerebral edema
2) Idiopathic increased ICP
B) CSF
Hydrocephalus
C) Blood
Vasodilatation due to hypercapnia
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CAUSES
Abnormal Constituents
Brain
1. Neoplasm
2. Infection
3. Hemorrhage
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CLINICAL PICTURE
The clinical picture is due to one of the following or a combination.
• Due to the ICP itself
• Due to the herniations
• Due to the causative lesion
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CLINICAL PICTURE
• Early:
• Headache, projectile vomiting and visual
manifestations.
• Late:
• Change in the level of consciousness.
• Loss of motor and sensory functions.
• Pupillary changes (compression of Cranial Nerve III).
• Vital sign changes including widening pulse
pressure, bradycardia and irregular respirations,
• Posturing :decorticate rigidity
• Changing and irregular respiratory patterns
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THE HEADACHE
• Morning headache.
• Ordinary with no specific character.
• Responds to simple analgesia.
D.D.
Migraine
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THE VOMITING
• Morning vomiting.
• Projectile (not preceded by nausea).
D.D.
Pregnancy
Migraine
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THE VISUAL MANIFESTATIONS
Called also amaurosis fugax or obscurations of vision.
• Diminished acuity of vision
• Scotomas
D.D.
Migraine
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THE VISUAL MANIFESTATIONS 28
PAPILLEDEMA
D.D
Optic neuritis
CLINICAL PICTURE
Herniation of intracerebral contents
Supratentorial herniation
• Subfalcine: which results in affection of the ACA leading to
contralateral leg weakness
• Uncal (lateral transtentorial): and central transtentorial are the most
frequently noted.
Result in ipsilateral pupil dilatation, decreased level of consciousness,
changes in respiratory patterns, respiratory arrest, and contralateral
hemiplegia. Results in loss of consciousness, small reactive pupils advancing
to fixed/dilated pupils, respiratory changes leading to respiratory arrest and
decorticate posturing advancing to flaccidity.
Infratentorial herniation
• Tonsillar: As a result of a downward herniation the medulla oblongata is
compressed and displaced causing respiratory and cardiac arrest
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CLINICAL PICTURE
• SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS DUE TO THE CAUSATIVE LESION
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MANAGEMENT
We are guided by how high is the pressure and what
effects did it produce on the health of the patient.
o So it is necessary to examine the patient
o Estimate his Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) on the Glasgow coma
scale. AND ALSO GTS
o Find what the pressure is directly or indirectly.
o Do the required imaging.
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MANAGEMENT
The goals of any management should aim at:
1) Normalization of ICP by keeping ICP below 20
mmHg.
2) Maintaining normal CBF, by keeping CPP above 65
mmHg.
3) Relieving herniation.
4) Treatment of the cause.
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IMAGING
Evidence of increased pressure could be seen in different types of imaging
A) Plain skull X-rays:
Thumb impressions (beaten silver or beaten copper appearance) in the inner
bone table of the skull.
Erosion of the posterior clinoid processes.
Widening of the skull sutures.
B) MRI and CT:
Effacement of the cortical sulci.
Compression of the ventricles.
Shifts.
Herniations.
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IMAGING: Skull X-rays
• Beaten Silver or Beaten
Copper appearance
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IMAGING: CT and MRI
CT: Effacement and
midline shift
MRI: Compressed ventricles
and shift
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ICP MEASUREMENT
Intracranial pressure monitoring:
The intracranial pressure could be measured by a variety of methods, for
diagnosis and to help in determining the need for, or the efficacy of
treatment. These methods could be invasive or non-invasive.
• Invasive methods:
1)Lumbar puncture.
2)Intraventricular catheters.
3)Subarachnoid screws.
4)Subdural sensors.
5)Intraparenchymal sensors.
6)Extradural sensors.
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ICP MEASUREMENT: Insertion of
subarachnoid bolt 37
ICP MEASUREMENT
1) Subdural
2) Subarachnoid
3) Interparenchymal
4) Intraventricular
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INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE MONITORING
ICP MEASUREMENT
• Non-invasive methods:
1)Ophthalmodynamometry or retinal Venous Outflow Pressure (VOP).
2)Optic nerve sheath diameter.
3)Tympanic membrane displacement.
4)Transcranial doppler.
The lumbar puncture (LP) is the simplest, but one must be careful to
make sure that there are no expanding lesions inside the skull, otherwise
herniation may occur.
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MANAGEMENT
Measures to reduce high ICP
Steps to be taken to reduce or normalize ICP fall into three categories:
general, specific and definitive.
1) General
1) Elevate head of bed 30 degrees.
2) Avoid bending the neck or compressing the jugular veins.
3) Guard against airway obstruction.
4) Maintain a normal blood pressure.
5) Control pain.
6) Drain the bladder.
7) Control headache (codeine phosphate 30-60 mg.)
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MANAGEMENT
2) Specific
1) Infuse Mannitol. Be careful to monitor blood pressure. Loop
diuretics could be used to the same effect. Careful watch
must be kept over the serum osmolarity to avoid elevation.
2) Hyperventilate the patient with the aim of regulating CO2
in the inspired air by maintaining PaCO2 between 35-40
mmHg..
3) Drainage of CSF.
4) Sedation using propofol or barbiturates with the aim of
reducing the metabolic demand of the brain cells.
5) Hypothermia to reduce the metabolic rate.
6) Decompressive craniectomy, craniotomy should be done if
all measures fail.
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MANAGEMENT
3) Definitive
The above mentioned general and specific measures could be the
only possible lines of treatment in many cases in which the cause of the
rise in ICP is general as in cases of closed head injury. But if there were
lesions responsible for the elevation of the ICP, then in addition to the
above measures, surgeons resort to removal of the causative lesion; be it
a tumor, contusion or a hematoma. Once the lesion is removed, the ICP
will settle down and all measures will not be needed anymore.
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ICP MEASUREMENT: The waves
• There are 3 waves for ICP
1)A wave
2)B wave
3)C wave
The A wave is the most important and is
called the plateau wave, it has a
sustained ICP of 50 mm of Hg for 20
minutes.
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IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION
It is a disease which affects obese women in the childbearing
period, around 40 years of age. There is usually a history of
taking medications like:
1) OCPs,
2) Tetracycline,
3) Nalidixic acid or
4) Vitamins like A.
Sometimes it accompanies other diseases like polycystic kidney,
Bahcet disease, obstructive sleep apnea and hypothyroidism.
44
IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION
• The patients complain of:
1) Headache and
2) Visual manifestations like scotomas and transient visual loss,
and their visual acuity starts to fail.
3) One may find a sixth nerve palsy.
4) But the striking feature will be the papilledema and in
advanced cases, optic atrophy.
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IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION
Diagnosis:
Is usually by exclusion; however, diagnosis depends on the
modified Dandy Criteria (introduced in 1985 after the original in
1937, which include:
1) Signs and symptoms of high ICP.
2) No neurological signs except for 6th. Nerve palsy.
3) Normal CT scan, with normal or small ventricles
4) Increased opening CSF pressure.
5) Normal CSF composition.
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IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION
Diagnostic procedures:
1) Visual acuity measurement, visual field charting and
fundoscopic examination.
2) CT to exclude any other pathology.
3) MRV to exclude venous sinus thrombosis.
4) MRI orbital to look at width and shape of optic nerve sheath
and optic nerve respectively.
5) LP to measure pressure and examine CSF composition.
During the performance of the LP and after collecting the
specimen the ICP should be reduced to half of the reading or
to the normal level whichever is higher.
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IMAGING: Normal CT, Tortious optic nerve and wide
sheath, stenosed dural venous sinuses
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IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION
Management:
The type of management proposed depends on the seriousness of the
disease as measured by the visual status.
A) The Lumbar puncture itself:
On many occasions, the LP itself will result in dramatic
improvement of the symptoms, which if sustained (the improvement
and the normal pressure reading judged by a second LP, then nothing
more is required.
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IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION
B) Medical conservative:
In situations when there is mild to moderate symptoms with no
impending visual loss, the following measures could be used:
Reduction of weight, and maintenance of reduction.
Stopping the OCP, and any other medications thought to be part of the
cause.
Giving medication to reduce CSF production like Acetazolamide
(Diamox).
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IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION
C) Surgery
If there is impending visual loss, expanding field loss or development
of a new one, or failure of medical conservative treatment, then the
patient will be offered one of the following to reduce the pressure
inside the cranium and lessen the effects on the optic head, and
consequently preserve vision.
1) Optic nerve sheath fenestration. The CSF will pour inside the
orbit and the lymphatics will absorb it.
2) Lumbo-peritoneal (theco-peritoneal) shunting. The CSF will
be absorbed via the wide peritoneal surface. This shunt has
many complications; like slippage and malfunctioning which
may require revision.
3) Stenting of the stenosed venous sinus.
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I LOVE NEUROSURGERY INITIATIVE: Increased Intracranial Pressure

  • 1. I_ _NEUROSURGERY INITIATIVE INCREASED INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE WALID S. MAANI MD, FRCSEd. PROFESSOR OF NEUROSURGERY JORDAN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL SCHOOL 1
  • 2. PHYSIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES • The skull is a rigid structure. It contains: • Brain • Blood • Cerebro spinal fluid (CSF) 2
  • 4. PHYSIOLOGY • Brain 1300-1750 mls • Tissue 300-400 mls. • Intra-cellular fluid 900-1000 mls. • Extra-cellular fluid 100-150 mls • Blood 100-150 mls. • CSF 100-150 mls. 4
  • 5. PHYSIOLOGY 5 INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE FACTS o Normally 0-140 mm CSF (0-10 mm Hg) o There are normal regular waves due to pulse and respiration o With increased pressure “pressure waves” appear o With continued rise of ICP the Perfusion of the brain falls o When perfusion falls the blood flow is reduced o Electrical cortical activity fails if the cerebral blood flow is less than 20ml/100gm/min o When intracranial pressure reaches mean arterial pressure circulation to the brain stops.
  • 6. Monroe-Kellie doctrine • The intracranial pressure is the sum of the pressures exerted upon the wall of the skull by its contents. • Any increase in one of these contents and/or the addition of any mass will lead to increase in the pressure, unless a similar volume is removed (the Monroe-Kellie doctrine). 6
  • 10. PHYSIOLOGY 10 THE PRESSURE VOLUME RELATIONSHIP
  • 11. PHYSIOLOGY 11 THE PRESSURE VOLUME RELATIONSHIP
  • 12. PHYSIOLOGY • COMPENSATORY MECHANISMS • Push CSF out to spinal theca • Compress venous sinuses and push blood out • ONCE COMPENSATORY MECHANISMS FAIL then brain herniations occur. • Push cerebral hemisphere to other side (midline shift and Cingulate (subfalcine herniation) • Push brain down • Uncal and Central (transtentorial herniation) • Tonsillar (transforaminal herniation) 12
  • 13. PHYSIOLOGY CEREBRAL PERFUSION PRESSURE (CPP) Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (CPP)= Mean Arterial pressure – intracranial pressure MAP (120+80) / 2 =100 mm Hg ICP = 15 mm Hg CPP = 100 – 15 = 85 mm Hg (60-120 is good) 13
  • 14. PHYSIOLOGY CEREBRAL BLOOD FLOW (CBF) Pressure Flow = ---------------- Resistance Cerebral Perfusion Pressure (Mean Art. pressure – intracranial pressure) Cerebral Blood Flow = --------------------------------------- Cerebral Vascular Resistance 14
  • 15. PHYSIOLOGY • TO MAINTAIN PERFUSION AND FLOW there are two AUTOREGULATORY MECHANISMS 1. Elevate blood pressure by peripheral vasoconstriction., 2. Dilate cerebral vessels by CO2 retention. 15
  • 16. PHYSIOLOGY Increased ICP is defined as a sustained elevation in pressure above 20mm of Hg 16
  • 17. PHYSIOLOGY The ICP finally rises to the level of the mean arterial pressure which it self begins to increase, accompanied by bradycardia or other disturbances of respiratory rhythm (Cushing response). This is accompanied by dilatation of small pial arteries and some slowing of venous flow which is followed by pulsatile venous flow. 17
  • 19. CLINICAL PICTURE The rise in ICP disturbs brain function by: • (1) Reduction in CBF • (2) Transtentorial or foramen magnum herniation resulting in selective compression and ischemia in the brain stem. 19
  • 20. CAUSES Increases in the ICP could be due to: a) Increase in volume of the normal intracranial constituents. b) Any added volume due to an abnormal condition like a space occupying lesion. 20
  • 21. CAUSES Increase in Normal Constituents A) Brain 1) Cerebral edema 2) Idiopathic increased ICP B) CSF Hydrocephalus C) Blood Vasodilatation due to hypercapnia 21
  • 23. CLINICAL PICTURE The clinical picture is due to one of the following or a combination. • Due to the ICP itself • Due to the herniations • Due to the causative lesion 23
  • 24. CLINICAL PICTURE • Early: • Headache, projectile vomiting and visual manifestations. • Late: • Change in the level of consciousness. • Loss of motor and sensory functions. • Pupillary changes (compression of Cranial Nerve III). • Vital sign changes including widening pulse pressure, bradycardia and irregular respirations, • Posturing :decorticate rigidity • Changing and irregular respiratory patterns 24
  • 25. THE HEADACHE • Morning headache. • Ordinary with no specific character. • Responds to simple analgesia. D.D. Migraine 25
  • 26. THE VOMITING • Morning vomiting. • Projectile (not preceded by nausea). D.D. Pregnancy Migraine 26
  • 27. THE VISUAL MANIFESTATIONS Called also amaurosis fugax or obscurations of vision. • Diminished acuity of vision • Scotomas D.D. Migraine 27
  • 28. THE VISUAL MANIFESTATIONS 28 PAPILLEDEMA D.D Optic neuritis
  • 29. CLINICAL PICTURE Herniation of intracerebral contents Supratentorial herniation • Subfalcine: which results in affection of the ACA leading to contralateral leg weakness • Uncal (lateral transtentorial): and central transtentorial are the most frequently noted. Result in ipsilateral pupil dilatation, decreased level of consciousness, changes in respiratory patterns, respiratory arrest, and contralateral hemiplegia. Results in loss of consciousness, small reactive pupils advancing to fixed/dilated pupils, respiratory changes leading to respiratory arrest and decorticate posturing advancing to flaccidity. Infratentorial herniation • Tonsillar: As a result of a downward herniation the medulla oblongata is compressed and displaced causing respiratory and cardiac arrest 29
  • 30. CLINICAL PICTURE • SYMPTOMS AND SIGNS DUE TO THE CAUSATIVE LESION 30
  • 31. MANAGEMENT We are guided by how high is the pressure and what effects did it produce on the health of the patient. o So it is necessary to examine the patient o Estimate his Glasgow Coma Score (GCS) on the Glasgow coma scale. AND ALSO GTS o Find what the pressure is directly or indirectly. o Do the required imaging. 31
  • 32. MANAGEMENT The goals of any management should aim at: 1) Normalization of ICP by keeping ICP below 20 mmHg. 2) Maintaining normal CBF, by keeping CPP above 65 mmHg. 3) Relieving herniation. 4) Treatment of the cause. 32
  • 33. IMAGING Evidence of increased pressure could be seen in different types of imaging A) Plain skull X-rays: Thumb impressions (beaten silver or beaten copper appearance) in the inner bone table of the skull. Erosion of the posterior clinoid processes. Widening of the skull sutures. B) MRI and CT: Effacement of the cortical sulci. Compression of the ventricles. Shifts. Herniations. 33
  • 34. IMAGING: Skull X-rays • Beaten Silver or Beaten Copper appearance 34
  • 35. IMAGING: CT and MRI CT: Effacement and midline shift MRI: Compressed ventricles and shift 35
  • 36. ICP MEASUREMENT Intracranial pressure monitoring: The intracranial pressure could be measured by a variety of methods, for diagnosis and to help in determining the need for, or the efficacy of treatment. These methods could be invasive or non-invasive. • Invasive methods: 1)Lumbar puncture. 2)Intraventricular catheters. 3)Subarachnoid screws. 4)Subdural sensors. 5)Intraparenchymal sensors. 6)Extradural sensors. 36
  • 37. ICP MEASUREMENT: Insertion of subarachnoid bolt 37
  • 38. ICP MEASUREMENT 1) Subdural 2) Subarachnoid 3) Interparenchymal 4) Intraventricular 38 INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE MONITORING
  • 39. ICP MEASUREMENT • Non-invasive methods: 1)Ophthalmodynamometry or retinal Venous Outflow Pressure (VOP). 2)Optic nerve sheath diameter. 3)Tympanic membrane displacement. 4)Transcranial doppler. The lumbar puncture (LP) is the simplest, but one must be careful to make sure that there are no expanding lesions inside the skull, otherwise herniation may occur. 39
  • 40. MANAGEMENT Measures to reduce high ICP Steps to be taken to reduce or normalize ICP fall into three categories: general, specific and definitive. 1) General 1) Elevate head of bed 30 degrees. 2) Avoid bending the neck or compressing the jugular veins. 3) Guard against airway obstruction. 4) Maintain a normal blood pressure. 5) Control pain. 6) Drain the bladder. 7) Control headache (codeine phosphate 30-60 mg.) 40
  • 41. MANAGEMENT 2) Specific 1) Infuse Mannitol. Be careful to monitor blood pressure. Loop diuretics could be used to the same effect. Careful watch must be kept over the serum osmolarity to avoid elevation. 2) Hyperventilate the patient with the aim of regulating CO2 in the inspired air by maintaining PaCO2 between 35-40 mmHg.. 3) Drainage of CSF. 4) Sedation using propofol or barbiturates with the aim of reducing the metabolic demand of the brain cells. 5) Hypothermia to reduce the metabolic rate. 6) Decompressive craniectomy, craniotomy should be done if all measures fail. 41
  • 42. MANAGEMENT 3) Definitive The above mentioned general and specific measures could be the only possible lines of treatment in many cases in which the cause of the rise in ICP is general as in cases of closed head injury. But if there were lesions responsible for the elevation of the ICP, then in addition to the above measures, surgeons resort to removal of the causative lesion; be it a tumor, contusion or a hematoma. Once the lesion is removed, the ICP will settle down and all measures will not be needed anymore. 42
  • 43. ICP MEASUREMENT: The waves • There are 3 waves for ICP 1)A wave 2)B wave 3)C wave The A wave is the most important and is called the plateau wave, it has a sustained ICP of 50 mm of Hg for 20 minutes. 43
  • 44. IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION It is a disease which affects obese women in the childbearing period, around 40 years of age. There is usually a history of taking medications like: 1) OCPs, 2) Tetracycline, 3) Nalidixic acid or 4) Vitamins like A. Sometimes it accompanies other diseases like polycystic kidney, Bahcet disease, obstructive sleep apnea and hypothyroidism. 44
  • 45. IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION • The patients complain of: 1) Headache and 2) Visual manifestations like scotomas and transient visual loss, and their visual acuity starts to fail. 3) One may find a sixth nerve palsy. 4) But the striking feature will be the papilledema and in advanced cases, optic atrophy. 45
  • 46. IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION Diagnosis: Is usually by exclusion; however, diagnosis depends on the modified Dandy Criteria (introduced in 1985 after the original in 1937, which include: 1) Signs and symptoms of high ICP. 2) No neurological signs except for 6th. Nerve palsy. 3) Normal CT scan, with normal or small ventricles 4) Increased opening CSF pressure. 5) Normal CSF composition. 46
  • 47. IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION Diagnostic procedures: 1) Visual acuity measurement, visual field charting and fundoscopic examination. 2) CT to exclude any other pathology. 3) MRV to exclude venous sinus thrombosis. 4) MRI orbital to look at width and shape of optic nerve sheath and optic nerve respectively. 5) LP to measure pressure and examine CSF composition. During the performance of the LP and after collecting the specimen the ICP should be reduced to half of the reading or to the normal level whichever is higher. 47
  • 48. IMAGING: Normal CT, Tortious optic nerve and wide sheath, stenosed dural venous sinuses 48
  • 49. IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION Management: The type of management proposed depends on the seriousness of the disease as measured by the visual status. A) The Lumbar puncture itself: On many occasions, the LP itself will result in dramatic improvement of the symptoms, which if sustained (the improvement and the normal pressure reading judged by a second LP, then nothing more is required. 49
  • 50. IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION B) Medical conservative: In situations when there is mild to moderate symptoms with no impending visual loss, the following measures could be used: Reduction of weight, and maintenance of reduction. Stopping the OCP, and any other medications thought to be part of the cause. Giving medication to reduce CSF production like Acetazolamide (Diamox). 50
  • 51. IDIOPATHIC INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION C) Surgery If there is impending visual loss, expanding field loss or development of a new one, or failure of medical conservative treatment, then the patient will be offered one of the following to reduce the pressure inside the cranium and lessen the effects on the optic head, and consequently preserve vision. 1) Optic nerve sheath fenestration. The CSF will pour inside the orbit and the lymphatics will absorb it. 2) Lumbo-peritoneal (theco-peritoneal) shunting. The CSF will be absorbed via the wide peritoneal surface. This shunt has many complications; like slippage and malfunctioning which may require revision. 3) Stenting of the stenosed venous sinus. 51