These are the early signs of increased ICP in infants that you need to know:
- Irritability
- High-pitched cry
- Poor feeding
- “Setting-sun” phenomenon (eyes appear driven downward)
- Bulging fontanels
- Separation of cranial sutures
Early Signs of Increased ICP in Infants
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what would be the nursing considerations for an increased ICP in infants? i know another symptom is vomiting so we would be concerened about dehydration. however, what else would the nurse be concerened about with an infant presenting w/ increased ICP?