What is the primary purpose of a craniectomy?

Craniectomy and Intracranial Pressure

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To remove a brain tumor
To relieve pressure in the brain
To enhance brain function
To treat brain infections
2.
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Which of the following conditions might require a craniectomy?
Traumatic brain injury
Mild headache
Seasonal allergies
Common cold
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does a craniectomy help to decrease?
Intracranial pressure
Blood sugar levels
Heart rate
Body temperature
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What can happen if intracranial pressure or bleeding is left untreated?
It can improve brain function
It can compress the brain and push it onto the brain stem
It can enhance memory
It can reduce stress levels
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is a craniectomy considered a very serious procedure?
It is a common outpatient procedure
It is a cosmetic surgery
It involves removing a part of the skull
It is done when there is an immediate risk to brain and neurological function
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