Combating Raised ICP (video 1): Patient Positioning and CO2 Management

The first of two videos (video two still being worked on) looking at the management of raised Intracranial Pressure (ICP).
This video focuses on reducing the volume of blood in the brain to help reduce pressure, looking at;
-How patient positioning can help to improve the drainage of blood away from the brain,
-The promotion of vasoconstriction via CO2 management (with a mechanical ventilator) to reduce pressures.
This video assumes knowledge of the Monroe-Kelly Hypothesis. Please see previous video to learn more: • ICP Control & the Monr...
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Many thanks,
Dan
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[@VictorMikeLima]

Great explanation!

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Glad it was helpful!

[@shuggi420]

very helpful for my junior staff. Thank YOU

[@knowledgebiteacademy242]

That is really helpful to understand this.

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Many thanks :)

[@superkidkidkid1109]

Great animation !

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Thanks Super Kid

[@ewelinawegierek7377]

Clear explanation, Thx

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[@charlieh2088]

thats really simplified things! mega

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[@fsaljaberi]

Thanks very useful 👍🏻

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Amazing

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Nice

[@JoshTobaquero]

I was told my intracranial pressure was due to excess air in the head. Like wise when I feel my ears randomly pop and discharge air, or I burp, I do feel my head pressure decrease. Would you have any suggestions for furthering the alleviation of this type of intracranial head pressure? Thank you

[@thehumanbodyoversimplified5381]

Hi Josh, I work I an ICU so all the interventions I would perform for ICP tend to be quite drastic and more aimed at preventing major brain damage! I don't think I'm the best person to advise you.
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Dan

[@JoshTobaquero]

@@thehumanbodyoversimplified5381 ok thank you

[@1234567robbie]

Excellent

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Thanks Robbie :)

[@1234567robbie]

@@thehumanbodyoversimplified5381
Don’t suppose you know anything about occipital neuralgia?

[@thehumanbodyoversimplified5381]

@@1234567robbie not a lot I'm afraid!