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Cushing's triad, which includes bradycardia, hypertension (with widened pulse pressure), and a change in respiratory pattern, is seen in head injuries with increased intracranial pressure (ICP).
The Cushing response refers to the changes the body experiences to compensate for rising intracranial pressure. Cushingâs triad of signs includes hypertension, bradycardia and apnea. Dr. Harvey Cushing introduced blood pressure measurement as a method of monitoring patient status during neurosurgical procedures.