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• Visual impairment due to intracranial pressure
  == Visual Impairment due to Intracranial Pressure == ...a medical condition where an increase in the pressure within the skull ([[Intracranial pressure]]) leads to problems with vision ([[Visual impairment]]).
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• Closed-head injury
  == Closed-head injury == ...open head injury, the skull does not fracture or displace in a closed-head injury, and the brain is not exposed.
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• Intracranial hemorrhage
  '''Intracranial Hemorrhage''' (''Pronunciation: In-tra-cra-ni-al Hem-or-rhage'') is a medic The term "Intracranial Hemorrhage" is derived from the Latin words "intra" meaning within, "craniu
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• Cerebral perfusion pressure
  ...is the difference between the Mean Arterial Pressure ('''MAP'''), and the Intracranial Pressure ('''ICP'''). ...taining the blood flow to the brain. It is calculated by subtracting the [[Intracranial pressure|ICP]] from the [[Mean arterial pressure|MAP]]. The normal CPP valu
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• Closed head injury
  == Closed Head Injury == ...n open head injury, the skull is not broken or penetrated in a closed head injury.
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• Coup contrecoup injury
  == Coup contrecoup injury == ...p contrecoup injury''' (pronounced: /kuː kɒntrəˈkuː/) is a type of [[brain injury]] that occurs when the brain is jolted within the skull, causing damage at
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• Cushing reflex
  ...and bradycardia. It is usually seen in the terminal stages of acute [[head injury]] and may indicate imminent [[brain herniation]]. It can also be seen after ...ith traumatic brain injury, brain tumor, or other conditions that increase intracranial pressure.
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• Duret haemorrhages
  ...ere the brain shifts across structures within the skull due to increased [[intracranial pressure]]. ...ollowing a traumatic brain injury or [[brain tumor]], leading to increased intracranial pressure and subsequent brain herniation. They are considered a serious and
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• Subdural hemorrhage
  [[Subdural Hemorrhage]] (pronounced: sub-doo-ral hem-or-ij) is a type of [[intracranial hemorrhage]] that occurs beneath the [[dura mater]], one of the layers of t Subdural Hemorrhage is most commonly caused by [[head injury]], particularly in older adults and young children. Other causes can includ
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• Birth trauma
  ...o assist in the delivery of a baby, which can sometimes result in physical injury. Symptoms of birth trauma can vary depending on the nature and severity of the injury. They may include:
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• Traumatic brain injury
  == Traumatic Brain Injury == ...can be classified based on severity, mechanism (closed or penetrating head injury), or other features (e.g., occurring in a specific location or over a wides
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• Cerebral edema
  ...[[infection]]. The increased fluid causes the brain to swell and increases intracranial pressure, which can lead to a variety of symptoms and complications. * [[Traumatic brain injury]]: This can cause bleeding in the brain, leading to swelling.
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• Litten's sign
  ...al pressure and is often seen in patients with severe head trauma or brain injury. * [[Intracranial pressure]]: The pressure inside the skull and thus in the brain tissue and
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• Birth trauma (physical)
  ...ods used to assist in the delivery of a baby, but they can sometimes cause injury. ...rolonged labor]]: This can put the baby under stress and potentially cause injury.
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• Subdural hematoma
  '''Subdural Hematoma''' (pronounced: sub-doo-ral he-ma-to-ma) is a type of [[intracranial hemorrhage]] that occurs beneath the [[dura mater]], one of the layers of t ...]], another layer of the meninges. This usually results from a severe head injury, when fast-changing velocities within the skull may stretch and tear small
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• Abusive head trauma
  ...ken Baby Syndrome]]''' (''SBS''), is a form of inflicted [[traumatic brain injury]] (''TBI'') that happens when a baby or a toddler is violently shaken. The .... The severity of symptoms can vary widely, depending on the extent of the injury.
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• Cushing ulcer
  ...type of [[peptic ulcer]] that is associated with severe or traumatic brain injury. The condition is named after [[Harvey Cushing]], an American neurosurgeon ...ing Ulcer is a gastric ulcer that is specifically associated with elevated intracranial pressure. It is a complication often seen in patients with severe head trau
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• Haemorrhage
  * [[Intracranial haemorrhage]]: This is when bleeding occurs within the skull. Haemorrhage can be caused by a number of factors, including injury, disease, or a lack of clotting factors in the blood. Some common causes in
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• Neurointensive care
  * [[Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)]]: A brain dysfunction caused by an outside force, usually a violent ...njury by maintaining optimal brain oxygenation and blood flow, controlling intracranial pressure, and preventing complications that can further damage the brain.
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• Pterion
  ...ere blood collects between the dura mater and the skull, causing increased intracranial pressure. ...dural Haematoma]]''': An extradural haematoma is a type of traumatic brain injury in which blood accumulates between the dura mater and the skull. It can be
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