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Intracranial Hypertension
Summary
Description:
Increased pressure within the cranial vault. This may result from several conditions, including HYDROCEPHALUS; BRAIN EDEMA; intracranial masses; severe systemic HYPERTENSION; PSEUDOTUMOR CEREBRI; and other disorders.
Also Known As:
Elevated ICP (Intracranial Pressure); Elevated Intracranial Pressure; ICP (Intracranial Pressure) Elevation; ICP (Intracranial Pressure) Increase; Intracranial Pressure Increase Show All >>
Networked: 1449
relevant articles (84 outcomes,
125 trials/studies)
for this Disease
Key Drugs and Agents for Intracranial Hypertension
Efficacy Chart >>
Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
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Mannitol (Osmitrol)
:
19 outcomes 18 studies in 122 results
:
FDA 28
Generic
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barbituric acid (barbiturate)
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6 outcomes 4 studies in 69 results
: IBA
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Barbiturates
:
4 outcomes 3 studies in 46 results
: IBA
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3- (2- carboxypiperazin- 4- yl)propyl- 1- phosphonic acid (CPP)
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3 outcomes 6 studies in 71 results
: IBA
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Hypertonic Saline Solution
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3 outcomes 5 studies in 18 results
: IBA
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Hetastarch (Pentastarch)
:
3 outcomes 3 studies in 5 results
:
FDA 5
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Glycerol (Glycerine)
:
3 outcomes 2 studies in 25 results
:
FDA 6
Generic
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Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)
:
3 outcomes 1 study in 19 results
: IBA
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Ketamine
:
2 outcomes 3 studies in 13 results
:
FDA 8
Generic
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Oxygen
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2 outcomes 2 studies in 35 results
: IBA
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Diseases Related to Intracranial Hypertension
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Brain Injuries (Brain Injury)
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Coma (Comas)
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Stroke (Strokes)
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Neoplasms (Cancer)
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Craniocerebral Trauma (Head Injury)
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Key Therapies for Intracranial Hypertension
Efficacy Chart >>
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Decompressive Craniectomy
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7 outcomes 19 studies in 152 results
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Decompression
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3 outcomes 1 study in 29 results
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Catheters
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2 outcomes 2 studies in 24 results
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Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt
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2 outcomes in 32 results
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Artificial Respiration (Mechanical Ventilation)
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2 outcomes in 14 results
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