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A key aspect in neurocritical care is attention to and management of intracranial hypertension or elevated intracranial pressure (ICP). The skull is a closed, non-compressible vault, and a constant equilibrium must be maintained between the brain tissue, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood within. When a critical volume change has occurred and compensation is lost, an elevated ICP may result. Several interventions can effectively manage elevated ICP.
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Bajus, D., Shutter, L. (2018). Intracranial Pressure Management. In: White, J., Sheth, K. (eds) Neurocritical Care for the Advanced Practice Clinician. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48669-7_11
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