ICP
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- Definition:
- Intracranial pressure. The pressure exerted on the brain's intracranial blood vessels and the brain tissue itself. ICP is typically 0–10 mm Hg. At 20–25 mm Hg, the high-end of normal, treatment to reduce a patient's ICP is needed.
- Usage:
- Marge came in with a headache, nausea, and was vomiting. She said she bumped her head pretty hard yesterday. Check her ICP and get a CT to check for a hemorrhage.
- Synonyms:
- intracranial pressure
Created Oct 08, 2009
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hollywood - 2009-10-08 19:21:24 UTC
INSANE CLOWNE POSSE!