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Elevated ICP: Intra-Cranial Pressure
Radiology

Melanoma, para-focal edema, midline shift.
11. Today's case: Radiology. 2018/03/31(Sat)
Patients had an knee replacement operation.
She does not wake up after operation.
she vomited once. Elevation of ICP suspected -> radiology dept.
She has a history of melanoma.
CT shows hyperdense lesion. probably metasatsis of melanoma.
massive edema.
Mid-line shift is obvious.
sub-falcine hernia.
high ICP elevation is likely.
Oxyologist consults with neurosurgery department.
Significantly high sBP and normal HR: is it Cushing Reflex?

Cushing Reflex? 180/78.
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