Intracranial pressure monitoring
Alternative names:
ICP monitoring
What the risks are:
- infection
- damage to the brain tissue with residual neurologic effects
- risks of general anesthesia, should it be used
- inability to locate ventricle (should the intraventricular catheter approach be taken)
Special considerations:
Not applicable.
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