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Cushing Triad Mnemonic

Question: M

Answer: Mental status

Question: I

Answer: Irregular breathing

Question: N

Answer: Nerve change to optic and oculomotor

Question: D

Answer: Decerebrate or decorticate posture

Question: C

Answer: Cushing’s triad (late sign) increased systolic blood pressure, Widening pulse pressure, decreased heart rate, decreased irregular respiration rate)