Cerebral Edema and Intracranial Hypertension

Course Overview

Course Outline

1. Introduction 
2. Definitions 
3. Epidemiology and Etiology 
4. Pathophysiology 
5. Clinical Manifestations 
6. Evaluation 
7. Management 
8. Implications for Nurses 
9. Conclusion 

Accreditation Statement

Nursing CE Central LLC is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

In this course, we will discuss Cerebral Edema and Intracranial Hypertension​. It will take the average learner 60 minutes to complete and awards 1 contact hours of continuing education.

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, the learner will rate a 4 out of 5 on the Likert Scale for their ability to:

1. Describe the etiology and pathophysiology of increased ICP and cerebral edema.  
2. Recognize the early signs of cerebral edema.  
3. Discuss the medical management of increased ICP and cerebral edema.  
4. Apply appropriate nursing interventions in the setting of elevated ICP to improve patient outcomes.  

Target Audience

• Registered Nurses (RN)
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN)
• Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN/LVN)

Requirement for Completion

1. Enrollment in the course by the learner
2. Read and learn all course materials
3. Complete the course evaluation
4. Attest and testify learning of the course materials

Accreditations + Approvals

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships

Nursing CE Central nor any of the authors, planners, content experts, or any contributors have any relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.