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Respiratory Therapist

Category - Patient Evaluations and Recommendations

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Which of the following is within normal parameters for intracranial pressures?

110 mmHg
78 mmHg
19 mmHg
13 mmHg

Explanation

Answer: D - An intracranial pressure of 13 mmHg is within normal parameters.

The normal range for intracranial pressure is 7-15 mmHg. Intracranial pressure is obtained by placing a device in the cranium that measures the pressure, often displaying the pressure on a waveform. Increased intracranial pressure is one of the major secondary causes of brain ischemia.

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