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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