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Cent Eur Neurosurg 2010; 71(3): 134-137
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1248256
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Evidence-Based Indications for ICP Recording After Head Injury. A Review

R. J. Firsching1 , B. Voellger1
  • 1Klinik für Neurochirurgie Otto von Guericke-Universität Magdeburg, Magdeburg, Germany
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26 April 2010 (online)

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Abstract

The indication for invasive intracranial pressure (ICP) recording in comatose patients after head injury is a matter of discussion. In this review the evidence-based data are analysed. Monitoring appears useful especially in sedated patients, but there is no study which provides evidence of its overall benefit for the patient. The decision for or against ICP monitoring must therefore be based on weighing the potential benefits versus the risk for the individual patient according to the personal experience and judgement of the attending neurosurgeon.

Key words

head injury - ICP monitoring - prognosis - clinical monitoring

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Comment to the article:Cent Eur Neurosurg 2010; 71(03): 138-138
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1262809

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Correspondence

Prof. R. J. Firsching

Klinik für Neurochirurgie

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