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Increased intracranial pressure   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

ICP; Intracranial pressure - increased

Symptoms

Infants:

  • bulging fontanelle
  • separated sutures
Older children and adults:Note: Slow increases are tolerated fairly well in young children before they become symptomatic. Adults tolerate increased intracranial pressure less well.

Signs and Tests

Intracranial pressure is measured in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) and the normal range is 8-12 mm Hg.  The average is 10 mm Hg. Intracranial pressure may be measured during a spinal tap (lumbar puncture) or may be measured directly by attaching a device referred to as a bolt to a small hole in the skull.

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