Question 81

If idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is suspected, we often arrange for measurement of intracranial pressure (ICP) via a lumbar puncture. If the patient is anxious and hyperventilates during the lumbar puncture, how does this affect the ICP?

Increases it

Decreases it

Doesn't affect it

Invites it to its Super Bowl party

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