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Surgery Traumatic Brain Injury a1836b7a

The earliest manifestation of increased intracranial pressure following head injury is -

A
Ipsilateral pupillary' dilatation
B
Contralateral pupillary dilation
C
Altered mental status
D
Hemiparesis
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Altered mental status o Early signs of elevated ICP include drowsiness and a diminished level of consciousness.o Coma and unilateral pupillary changes are late signs and require immediate intervention. - Harrison

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