Make neuro critical-care concepts easier to understand with this four-page ADHD-friendly Neuro and ICP nursing study guide from Shift & Sage.
This printable guide breaks down intracranial pressure, cerebral perfusion pressure, neurological changes, herniation warning signs, and external ventricular drains into organized, quick-scan sections.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
PAGE 1: ICP AND CPP BASICS
• The fixed-skull concept
• Brain tissue, blood and cerebrospinal fluid
• Intracranial pressure basics
• Cerebral perfusion pressure
• CPP = MAP − ICP
• Nurse calculation examples
• Early and late signs of rising ICP
PAGE 2: ICP MANAGEMENT
• Common causes of elevated ICP
• Cerebral edema
• Intracranial hemorrhage and mass lesions
• CSF obstruction
• Impaired venous drainage
• Elevated carbon dioxide
• Positioning and nursing priorities
• Assessment and reassessment
PAGE 3: NEURO CHANGES AND HERNIATION
• Changes in level of consciousness
• Pupil and motor changes
• Abnormal posturing
• Vital-sign changes
• Herniation warning signs
• Findings requiring immediate escalation
PAGE 4: EVD MADE EASY
• External ventricular drain basics
• Drainage and pressure monitoring
• Leveling and positioning concepts
• Nursing assessments
• Safety considerations
• Findings requiring prompt intervention
PERFECT FOR:
• Nursing students
• Critical-care clinical preparation
• New-graduate nurses
• ICU orientation review
• Neurological nursing review
• Nurses wanting a quick neuro refresher
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD:
You will receive one four-page printable PDF formatted for US Letter paper, 8.5 x 11 inches.
This is a digital product. No physical item will be mailed.
After purchasing, download the PDF through Etsy, print the pages at home, or upload the file to your preferred digital note-taking application.
PRINTING INFORMATION:
For the best results, select “Actual Size” or “Fit to Page” in your printer settings. Colors may appear slightly different depending on your screen and printer.
PLEASE NOTE:
Reference values, treatment targets, drainage instructions, and emergency procedures may vary by patient, provider order, facility, and equipment. This resource is for educational purposes only and does not replace instructor guidance, facility policy, manufacturer instructions, provider orders, current clinical guidelines, or clinical judgment.
This is an independently created educational resource. Shift & Sage is not affiliated with or endorsed by any nursing program, textbook publisher, testing organization, equipment manufacturer, or certification body.
This purchase is for personal use only. The files may not be copied, shared, resold, redistributed, or uploaded elsewhere.
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