Elevated ICP

Question 1

First action

Answer 1

Raise head of bed

Question 2

Hyperventilate patient to what pCO2

Answer 2

pCO2 of 30-35

Question 3

Mannitol

Answer 3

1-1.5 g/kg

Question 4

Hot Salts (3% NS). Amount?

Answer 4

300 mL over 20 min

Question 5

Hot Salts (peds)

Answer 5

3 cc/kg of 3% over 30 min (rule of 3s)

Question 6

Alterative to 3% NS if not available

Answer 6

Sodium bicarb