Nikolas
Created page with "<section begin="A&IC" />'''Increased intracranial pressure''' (ICP) is lethal. Normal ICP is < 10 – 15 mmHg. Therapeutic options: * Head elevation * CSF drainage * Sedation * Mannitol or hypertonic saline * Hyperventilation * Hypothermia * Barbiturates (pentobarbital or propofol) * Decompressive craniectomy Glucocorticoids are not used. <section end="A&IC" /> Category:Intensive care Category:Neurology"