Most effective way of reducing ICP?
Most effective way of reducing ICP: Ventriculostomy Fully automated process in which ICP monitor catheter is placed in left horn of ventricle and when sensor detects ICP more than 25mmHg, one way valve opens and CSF flows into sterile container. Osmotherapy: IV mannitol, IV saline 3% and IV Acetazolamide. Vasopressors: Nor-epinephrine and Dopamine. Elective ventilation: Least effective method.
Osmotherapy
vasopressors
Ventriculostomy
Elective ventilation
Raised ICP and Brain death