UNDERSTANDING BRAIN INJURY AND ICP

Learn more about: ICP Monitoring

Updated 8/26

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New topics and links have been added.
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Learn more about : Neurological assessment

Learn more about:
Dehydration on a long flight
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

An intravenous infusion may be started in a peripheral
site or a central line site.

Learn more by clicking on the link:
IV assessment

Learn more about : Sepsis

The surgical patient is at risk for infection, related to
  surgical intervention.

- Paralytic ileus may occur .

- Hypothermia due to fluid loss and bodily exposure
  during surgery. Hypothermia increases the body's need
  for oxygen and possibly may lead to a cardiac event.

 Warming measures are necessary.

Learn more about : The spread of infection