Monitoring Mean Arterial Pressure in Patients with Increasing Intracranial Pressure

This chapter delves into the importance of tracking mean arterial pressure (MAP) in patients experiencing rising intracranial pressure (ICP) and details the calculation of MAP for assessing cerebral perfusion pressure. It highlights the necessity of maintaining MAP within a specific range to prevent hypotension and its severe repercussions, along with discussing various management techniques such as using mannitol, hypertonic saline, and inducing a medically induced coma to alleviate brain swelling and reduce pressure.