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Figure 19-2

Intracranial Pressure (ICP) and Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring

Intracranial pressure (ICP) and brain tissue oxygen monitoring. A ventriculostomy allows for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid to treat elevated ICP. Fiberoptic ICP and brain tissue oxygen monitors are usually secured using a screwlike skull bolt. Cerebral blood flow and microdialysis probes (not shown) may be placed in a manner similar to the brain tissue oxygen probe.