PBL

Question 1

Raised ICP is typically caused by one of the following four mechanisms:

Answer 1

• cerebral oedema (brain tissue)
• vascular (congestive) brain swelling
• hydrocephalus (CSF)
• mass lesion.

Question 2

Raised ICP is typically caused by one of the following four mechanisms:

Answer 2

• cerebral oedema (brain tissue)
• vascular (congestive) brain swelling
• hydrocephalus (CSF)
• mass lesion.

Question 3

Sites of brain herniation. (4)

Answer 3

1: subfalcine; 2: transtentorial; 3: uncal (transtentorial); 4: tonsillar.

Question 4

common symptoms of raised ICP.

Answer 4

Headache, vomiting and visual disturbances