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subdural hematoma, icp, intracranial pressure, raised intracranial pressure indicates an increase, in the normal brain pressure, due to an increase in cerebrospinal fluid pressure, due to increased pressure, brain matter, lesions, swelling, the brain matter, an increase in intracranial pressure, severe medical problem, pressure, responsible, further damage, central nervous system by causing compression of important brain structures, by restricting blood flow, blood vessels which supply the brain, many conditions, increase intracranial pressure, common causes, severe head injury, subdural hematoma, hydrocephalus, brain tumor, hypertensive brain hemorrhage, intraventricular hemorrhage, meningitis, encephalitis, aneurysm rupture, subarachnoid hemorrhage, status epilepticus, stroke, infants, bulging fontanelle, separated sutures, lethargy, vomiting, older children, adults, vomiting, headache, changes in behavior, progressive decreased consciousness, lethargy, neurologic deficits, seizures, a diagnosis of raised intracranial pressure is made, patient's bedside, an mri, ct scan, used, confirm the diagnosis, intracranial pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury, mm hg, intracranial pressure measured, a spinal tap, lumbar puncture, measured directly by a calibrated device, device is drilled, the skull to measure the pressure on the surface, the brain, a catheter is inserted, measure the pressure inside the brain, condition is critical, in intensive care, have neurologic, vital signs measured frequently, altering breathing rate, medications to decrease swelling, drainage of cerebrospinal fluid to lower pressure, in the brain, raised intracranial pressure is cause by a mass lesion, a tumor, hemorrhage, the raised pressure, raised intracranial pressure, serious, fatal condition, underlying cause, the raised intracranial pressure is treatable, compression of vital brain structures, blood vessels, lead to serious, permanent neurologic deficits, death, reversible neurologic problems, permanent neurologic problems, seizures, death, diagnosis, made in an emergency room, hospital setting, primary care physicians, able to identify early signs of raised intracranial pressure, headache, seizures, neurologic problems arise, raised intracranial pressure, not preventable, patients, persistent headache, blurred vision, altered level of conciousness, neurologic deficits, seizures should seek medical attention.