Intracranial pressure (ICP) greater than ____________________ mm Hg is considered above normal and necessitates further investigation
Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
ANS:
15
The normal ICP is 0 to 15 mm Hg. This pressure fluctuates with normal physiological changes, such as arterial pulsations, changes in position, and increases in intrathoracic pressure (e.g., coughing or sneezing).
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