Which patient position is optimal to prevent elevated intracranial (ICP)pressures?
A) The head of the bed elevated 30 to 40 degrees
B) Supine with the patient's neck in a neutral alignment
C) Individualized head position to minimize ICP measurements
D) The head of the bed elevated with flexion of the hips

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The recent trend is to individualize the head position to maximize cerebral perfusion pressure and minimize intracranial pressure measurements.

Which Patient Position Is Optimal to Prevent Elevated Intracranial (ICP)pressures