Increased ICP: Causes, Symptoms & Nursing Care 🧠

Increased ICP is a high-stakes neuro emergency. Knowing the signs, symptoms, and nursing interventions can prevent irreversible damage—and help you score big on neuro questions come test day.

What You’ll Learn:
- The pathophysiology of increased intracranial pressure and what causes it
- Early, moderate, and late warning signs—including changes in LOC, vital signs, and pupils
- How to recognize Cushing’s triad and respond with high-priority interventions
- Key nursing care: positioning, GCS scoring, meds like Mannitol, and when to escalate care
- What the NCLEX looks for in neuro assessment and ICP management

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Increased ICP can be deadly—and it’s a must-know for the NCLEX. In this video, we simplify intracranial pressure pathophysiology, signs, and nursing care with easy visuals, priority tips, and a breakdown of Cushing’s triad and GCS scoring. 🧠💡

Helpful Links:
Neuro for Nurses – https://simplenursing.com/neurology/?utm_content=increasedicp_new_callouts_video&utm_source=youtube.com
ICP NCLEX Review w/ Questions: https://simplenursing.com/icp-nclex-practice-questions-review/?utm_content=increasedicp_new_callouts_video&utm_source=youtube.com

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:22 What is increased intracranial pressure?
00:59 Causes and pathophysiology of increased ICP
01:50 Early signs of increased ICP
03:01 Moderate signs and priority assessments
03:40 Late and severe signs of increased ICP
07:00 Cushing's triad and diagnostic methods
10:17 Nursing interventions for managing ICP
13:39 Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) overview
16:49 Pharmacology for ICP management (Mannitol)
19:30 Summary and additional resources

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