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Chapter-004 Intracranial Pressure

BOOK TITLE: Ramamurthi and Tandon’s Textbook of Neurosurgery (3 Volumes)

Author
1. Ramamurthi Ravi
2. Symss Nigel Peter
ISBN
9789350250723
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10307_4
Edition
3/e
Publishing Year
2012
Pages
11
Author Affiliations
1. Achanta Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Center, VHS Hospitals, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Dr A Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Centre, VHS Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Postgraduate Institute of Neurological Surgery, Dr A Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Centre, VHS Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Dr Achanta Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Centre, Postgraduate Institute of Neurological Surgery, Voluntary Health Services Hospital, Taramani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
2. Dr A Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Centre, VHS Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Postgraduate Institute of Neurological Surgery, Dr A Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Centre, VHS Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Postgraduate Institute of Neurological Surgery, Dr A Lakshmipathi Neurosurgical Centre, VHS Hospital, Chennai
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Abstract

This chapter contains history, anatomy, physiology and volume-pressure relationship of intracranial pressure. It contains pathology of raised intracranial pressure and its detection and monitoring. Epidural, parenchymal, and intraventricular monitoring are given in detail. Subarachnoid and subdural devices for pressure monitoring are described adequately. The latest Lumbar monitoring method is also given. 80 references given at the end of the chapter provide basis for further reading.

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