Initial Evaluation & Recuscitation
Rapid neurological assessment
- GCS exam, cranial nerve exam
- Repeat exam frequently
Signs of herniation or a deteriorating level of consciousness indicate rising ICP
- intubate, hyperventilate, sedate, elevate head, administer mannitol
Survey for additonal injuries, (eg. abdominal, spinal, extremity)
HEAD CT SCAN-diagnostic study of choice