🧠 HIGH-YIELD NEURO NURSING STUDY GUIDE ⚡ This guide hits the 20% of neuro content that gives you 80% of your clinical edge—rapid, focused, and straight to what matters in exams and practice.

🩸 Trauma & ICP

• Mild TBI: GCS ≥13, minor capillary bleed.
• Mod/Severe TBI: GCS 9–12/≤8. Watch for Cushing’s Triad 🚨 (↑BP, ↓HR, irregular resp). ➤ Manage w/ mannitol or hypertonic saline, maintain airway, avoid hypoxia.
• Epidural Hematoma: ⚠️ Lucid interval, then coma. Ipsilateral dilated pupil → immediate surgery.
• Basilar Skull Fx: Raccoon eyes, Battle sign, CSF leak. Prevent infection w/ IV ABX. ...