Advantages Relatively easy to insert and useAllows continuous monitoringLower risk of infection than EVD (absence of fluid coupled system)Lower risk of haemorrhagic complications than EVDAccuracy generally considered comparable with that of EVD Disadvantages Prone to...
Type Strain Gauge Fibreoptic Pneumatic Example CodmanRaumedic Camino Spiegelberg Description Uses a piezoelectric strain gaugeChanges in ICP distort the device causing changes in the resistance across itDegree of resistance translated into an ICP value Uses light...
Advantages Gold standard accuracyCan be recalibrated in situ and at the bedsideAllows removal of CSF as part of treatment for raised ICPAllows administration of intrathecal drugs Disadvantages Conduit for intraventricular infection (~5%)Associated with risk of...
Clear evidence-based indications in head injury Evidence lacking in other conditions and are often center or clinician specific Indicated when the benefits of monitoring outweigh the risks of insertion or infection: Trauma (according to the Brain Trauma Foundation)...
