07.03 Uncal Herniation

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Nursing Points

General

  1. Uncal herniation  
    1. Lateral shift of brain in the skull
    2. Caused from arterial bleed, which causes an increased intracranial pressure
    3. Symptoms
      1. A change in pupil NOT in level of consciousness (LOC)
    4. Mannitol for treatment is contraindicated
      1. Does not work on edematous cells
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