survive with a CPP of slightly less than 70 mmHg,
ischemic injury to the brain will occur after a prolonged
period of decreased CPP.4 Intracranial
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pressure is important to CPP
because, when ICP increases,
CPP decreases and
can therefore cause secondary
injury to the brain.