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Cushing Response

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Cushing Response, Cushing's Response, Cushing Reflex, Cushing's Reflex, Cushing Effect, Cushing Reaction, Cushing Phenomenon, Cushing's Law

  • Pathophysiology
  1. Hypertensive response in face of increased ICP
  2. Helps maintain cerebral perfusion
  • Signs
  • Triad
  1. Bradycardia
  2. Systolic Blood Pressure increase
  3. Irregular respiration
  • Causes
  1. Increased Intracranial Pressure