Brain Teaser: Raised Intracranial Pressure Signs?

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Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of raised intracranial pressure?
A. Headache
B. Bradycardia
C. Papilledema
D. Hypotension

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d.hypotension

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Option B. Bradycardia.

Headache absolutely it is a typical sign of increased ICP.
Papilledema, swelling of optic disc is a typical sign.
Hypotension which is related to headache is a typical sign.
Bradycardia is atypical sign as it occurs later and also along with Cushing’s reflex. But it’s not n reliable indicator.

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Hypotension is not typically associated with raised ICP. In fact, hypertensionis more common in response to increased ICP!!

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Hypotension

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Hypotension