When CPP Falls Below the Critical Level of 50 MmHG

question 15

Multiple Choice

When CPP falls below the critical level of 50 mmHG, autoregulation does which of the following to maintain CPP and cerebral perfusion?

• A) Decreases blood pressure
• B) Increases blood pressure
• C) Decreases intracranial pressure
• D) Increases intracranial pressure

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