How to diagnose intracranial hypertension?

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Intracranial hypertension refers to intracranial pressure kept above 15 mmHg. The intracranial pressure of normal people in supine position is about 10 mmHg. When brain tissue swelling, intracranial space occupying lesions or excessive secretion of cerebrospinal fluid, absorption disorders, circulatory obstruction or excessive cerebral blood perfusion lead to intracranial hypertension. How to diagnose intracranial hypertension? Next, I'd like to share my views with you.

How to diagnose intracranial hypertension?

First: the diagnosis of patients with intracranial hypertension, such as frequent twitch, or recurrent seizures. In addition, cranial nerve paralysis, limb paralysis, high muscle tone or ataxia and other signs can be seen. Both eyes are sunset like, most patients have nystagmus.

Second, the circumference of the head increased, the fontanel expanded, the cranial suture cracked, the shape of the head became round, the percussion sound was broken, and the skull became thin or even translucent. Varicose veins can be seen in the frontal and temporal regions. The skull transillumination test was positive.

Third: cranial alignment or CT examination showed enlargement of cranial cavity, thinning of skull, separation of cranial suture and enlargement of anterior fontanelle. After injecting neutral phenol red into lateral cavity for 1 ml, lumbar puncture was performed within 2-12 minutes, and phenol red could be seen in CSF, indicating non obstructive brain water. If there is no phenol red in CSF within 20 minutes, it indicates obstructive hydrocephalus.

matters needing attention

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