In a patient with suspected head injury, frequent assessments are performed to determine if a client is developing increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Which of the following option correctly describes the outcome if there is increased ICP ?

Option 2 : Displacement of brain tissue

Concept:

• Intracranial pressure -> The pressure inside the skull -> Accumulation of Cerebrospinal fluid or Intracranial Hemorrhage
• Intracranial pressure increase sign and symptoms -> Bleeding, tumor, hypertension, stroke and aneurysm.
• ICP increase -> Neurological upset.
• Frequent assessment tools include:-
  • CT scan
  • MRI
  • Spinal Tap

Explanation:

• Head injury -> An assault caused to the head -> External factors -> Can lead to potential damage in the brain.
• Any brain injury -> Brain tissue displacement -> Normal function is affected.
• Altered brain function symptoms -> Loss of muscle coordination, altered state of consciousness, trouble in speech and vision problem.
• Management -> Increase Ventilation-> Prevent further complications -> Symptomatic treatment.

• Increased in cerebral perfusion -> Bleeding is not the same as perfusion.
• Improved brain tissue oxygenation -> Loss of blood -> Does not nourish the brain tissue.
• Increase in serum pH -> Acidosis is seen in case of head injury.