Increased intracranial pressure

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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.