Posted: January 27th, 2018

5 Warning signs of decerebrate posturing

A nurse is reviewing the record of a child with increased ICP and notes that the child has exhibited signs of decerebrate posturing.

On assessment of the child, the nurse would expect to note which of the following if this type of posturing was present?

1. Abnormal flexion of the upper extremities and extension of the lower extremities
2. Rigid extension and pronation of the arms and legs
3. Rigid pronation of all extremities
4. Flaccid paralysis of all extremities