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01-02-2014 | Original Article

Measuring and Monitoring ICP in Neurocritical Care: Results from a National Practice Survey

Authors: DaiWai M. Olson, Hunt H. Batjer, Kamal Abdulkadir, Christiana E. Hall

Published in: Neurocritical Care | Issue 1/2014

Abstract

Introduction

The use of intracranial pressure (ICP) monitors is nearly synonymous with Neurocritical Care. Recent studies in nursing literature have report high levels of practice variance associated with ICP monitoring and treatment. There are no recent practice surveys to describe how critical care physicians and nurses who are familiar with ICP management provide care to their patients.

Methods

A short survey was developed and disseminated electronically to the members of the Neurocritical Care Society.

Results

The summary from 241 professionals provides evidence that there is significant practice variation associated with ICP monitoring and management.

Conclusion

The results highlight the need to develop standardized approaches to measuring, monitoring, recording, and treating ICP.

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Title: Measuring and Monitoring ICP in Neurocritical Care: Results from a National Practice Survey
Authors: DaiWai M. Olson
Hunt H. Batjer
Kamal Abdulkadir
Christiana E. Hall
Publication date: 01-02-2014
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Neurocritical Care / Issue 1/2014
Print ISSN: 1541-6933
Electronic ISSN: 1556-0961
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12028-013-9847-9

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Measuring and Monitoring ICP in Neurocritical Care: Results from a National Practice Survey

Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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Abstract

Introduction

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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