Intracranial HTN Teatment Modalities Insert ICP monitor General goals: Maintain ICP 65 mm Hg For ICP > 20-25 mm Hg for > 5 minutes –Drain CSF via ventriculostomy –Elevate head of bed –Osmotherapy –Sedation, agitation and fever control –Hyperventilation –Pressor therapy to maintain MAP and ensure CPP For refractory intracranial HTN –Phenobarbital/Hypothermia/Decompressive craniotomy
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