Continuous measurement of intracranial pressure (ICP) using a catheter placed into the ventricles of the brain and connected to an external transducer system.
Used in the management of conditions associated with elevated ICP, such as traumatic brain injury, hydrocephalus, and subarachnoid hemorrhage.
"Plan: Initiate intracranial pressure monitoring with external ventricular drain placement."
Describing the planned method for monitoring ICP.
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