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BCEN CFRN Practice Question

A 45-year-old male is being transported via air ambulance after a severe head injury from a motor vehicle accident. The patient becomes progressively obtunded during the flight. An initial CT scan indicated a possible intracerebral hemorrhage. What is the most critical intervention to consider during this transport?

  • Hyperventilating the patient to rapidly reduce intracranial pressure

  • Administering corticosteroids to reduce brain swelling

  • Monitoring and controlling intracranial pressure (ICP)

  • Providing sedation and analgesia to ease the patient's discomfort

BCEN CFRN
Medical Emergencies
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