Brain Herniation Syndromes — Recognition and Management — free guideline decision tool
Match the localising signs of each brain-herniation type to emergency intracranial-pressure reduction. Instant, browser-side.
Open guideline tool →Guideline-based
Implements the decision logic from published clinical guidelines.
Runs in your browser
No installation. Enter the patient's values and get a guideline recommendation instantly.
Data stays local
Nothing is uploaded. Results are for licensed clinicians only.
Common questions
What does Brain Herniation Syndromes — Recognition and Management do?
Recognise brain-herniation syndromes and apply emergency ICP-lowering measures.
How is the result calculated?
Uncal: ipsilateral fixed dilated pupil + contralateral hemiparesis. Central: rostral-caudal deterioration. Subfalcine: ACA compression, lower-limb weakness. Tonsillar (foramen magnum): Cushing's triad + respiratory arrest. Upward: aqueductal obstruction. General rescue: head-up 30°, osmotherapy, brief hyperventilation as a bridge, emergency neurosurgical decompression.
Is this a substitute for clinical judgement?
No. All results are decision-support only, for licensed clinicians. They must be individualized to the whole patient and the latest guideline version.
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Match the localising signs of each brain-herniation type to emergency intracranial-pressure reduction. Instant, browser-side.
Open guideline tool →For licensed clinicians. Not a substitute for clinical judgement.