Which of the following interventions would be the least helpful to restore neurologic function in the patient?
A. Reopen the spinal drain and drain off CSF to a pressure of approximately 10 mm Hg. Do not exceed 10 to 15 mL of CSF drainage per hour Wrong Choice!
B. Increase MAP to 90 mm Hg or greater using vasopressors as needed Wrong Choice!
C. Transfuse patient to a hemoglobin of 10 or greater Wrong Choice!
D. Reopen the spinal drain and immediately drain 30 mL CSF per hour as needed to restore neurologic function and achieve a CSF pressure of less than 10 mm Hg Correct Choice
Answer:D
Which of the following interventions would be the least helpful to restore neurologic function in the patient?
A. Reopen the spinal drain and drain off CSF to a pressure of approximately 10 mm Hg. Do not exceed 10 to 15 mL of CSF drainage per hour Wrong Choice! B. Increase MAP to 90 mm Hg or greater using vasopressors as needed Wrong Choice! C. Transfuse patient to a hemoglobin of 10 or greater Wrong Choice! D. Reopen the spinal drain and immediately drain 30 mL CSF per hour as needed to restore neurologic function and achieve a CSF pressure of less than 10 mm Hg Correct Choice