Earliest manifestation of increased intracranial pressure following head injury is: (A) Ipsilateral papillary dilatation, (B) Contralateral papillary dilation, (C) Altered mental status, (D) Hemiparesis
Answer is C. Ans. (c) Altered mental statusRef: Bailey 26th 310Altered mental status is the earliest manifestation of increased intracranial pressure.Cushing's triad of increased ICP* Intracranial hypertension* Brady cardia* Irregualr respiration