You are caring for a patient in Neuro-Trauma ICU who has suf…
You are caring for a patient in Neuro-Trauma ICU who has suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) and has had a craniotomy, repair of vessel damage, and placement of external ventricular drain (EVD). The patient is also on mechanical ventilation. Which of the following statements is true about caring for this type of patient?
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You have a head trauma patient with an EVD (external ventricular drain). Currently he has a BP of 94/42 and his ICP reading says 23. What is his current cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP)? (2pt) List 2 MD orders you anticipate to improve this patient’s CPP (2pt)
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