The cerebral perfusion pressure is represented by which of the following equations?
A) CPP = MAP - CVP
B) CPP = CVP - ICP
C) CPP = MAP - ICP
D) CPP = ICP - MAP

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CPP is calculated by subtracting the intracranial pressure (ICP) from the mean arterial pressure (MAP). Therefore, option C is the correct choice as it represents the correct equation for calculating CPP. Option A represents the equation for calculating the mean arterial pressure (MAP) minus the central venous pressure (CVP). Option B represents the equation for calculating the difference between the central venous pressure (CVP) and intracranial pressure (ICP) which is not the correct calculation for CPP. Option D represents an incorrect equation as ICP should be subtracted from MAP to calculate CPP.

The Cerebral Perfusion Pressure Is Represented by Which of the Following