NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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Question
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The earliest sign of increased ICP is a change in the level of consciousness (LOC)
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Any condition that increases intracranial pressure (ICP) may decrease cerebral perfusion pressure, resulting in secondary brain ischemia. Secondary brain ischemia may affect the RAS or both cerebral hemispheres, impairing consciousness.
Detailed explanation-2: -Regardless of cause, increased ICP affects cerebral blood flow, produces compression and distortion of structures, and shifts content. If left untreated, increased ICP causes decompensation of neurological function, leading to death. Figure 14-1 Glasgow coma scale.
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