Widened pulse pressure

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Can anyone explain what widened pulse pressure is as it relates to a triad of symptoms dealing with Cushing's?

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old goat: got your message. Thanks. I appreciate your help and understand. I was just at a point of frustration. (Couldn't reply to personal message.)

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old goat: got your message. Thanks. I appreciate your help and understand. I was just at a point of frustration. (Couldn't reply to personal message.)

I understand :) Did you get the information you needed?

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And what GrnTea said :) My thinking was there- wording was wrong :)

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

Just remember the Cushing's Triad is considered a late sign of increased ICP. The earliest sign is typically a change in LOC so that is what you need to look for.

And regarding what GrnTea said - just remember, big CO2 = big vessels = vasodilation = increased ICP. Little CO2 = little vessels = vasoconstriction = decreased ICP, but you can also decrease cerebral perfusion as well. It's all about trying to find a balance.

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