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Altered Neurological Status and Head Injury

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Describe the physiology of intracerebral pressure (ICP) and cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP), including the effects of blood pressure, ventilatory status, and fluid balance on ICP and CPP.
Recognize the Cushing reflex and its clinical importance (brain herniation).
Describe the signs, etiology and treatment of intracranial hemorrhage (subarachnoid hemorrhage and intracerebral hemorrhage).
Describe the relative incidence and location of the most common brain tumors, their clinical manifestations, their diagnosis, and general treatment strategies.
Differentiate TIA, RIND, and CVA.
Describe the presentation and management of hydrocephalus. Compare and contrast adult and pediatric hydrocephalus.
Students will understand the importance of early diagnosis and treatment in subarachnoid hemorrhage and epidural hematomas.

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