WHIPPLES TRIAD Whipples triad is a collection of three criteria (called Whipples criteria) that suggest a patients symptoms result from hypoglycemia which may indicate insulinoma. 1- Symptoms known or likely to be caused by hypoglycemia 2- A low plasma glucose measured at the time of the symptoms 3- Relief of symptoms when the glucose is raised to normal ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CUSHING TRIAD Cushing reflex (also referred to as the vasopressor response, the Cushing effect, the Cushing reaction, the Cushing phenomenon, the Cushing response, or Cushings Law) is a physiological nervous system response to increased intracranial pressure (ICP) that results in Cushings triad of 1-Increased blood pressure. 2-Irregular breathing. 3-Reduction of the heart rate
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