The normal cerebral perfusion pressure in an infant is
a. 50 mm Hg. c. unknown.
b. 40 to 60 mm Hg. d. 60 mm Hg.
C
The normal cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP) values in children are unknown. It is thought that CPP should be in the range of 40 to 60 mm Hg, but this figure may vary because perfusion is determined by blood flow and not blood pressure.
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