Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
Intracranial Pressure Monitoring (ICP monitoring) is a medical procedure used to measure the pressure inside the skull. This pressure can increase due to conditions like traumatic brain injury, brain tumors, or stroke. Monitoring ICP helps doctors assess the severity of these conditions and make informed treatment decisions.
The procedure typically involves placing a small device, called a pressure transducer, inside the skull through a small hole. This device continuously measures the pressure and sends the data to a monitor, allowing healthcare professionals to track changes in real-time and respond quickly to any critical situations.