Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter Ultrasound: A Non-Invasive Approach to Evaluate Increased Intracranial Pressure in Critically Ill Pediatric Patients

Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter Ultrasound: A Non-Invasive Approach to Evaluate Increased Intracranial Pressure in Critically Ill Pediatric Patients

Early diagnosis of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is crucial for prompt diagnosis and treatment of intracranial hypertension in critically ill pediatric patients, preventing secondary brain damage and mortality. Although the placement of an external ventricular drain coupled to an external fl...

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Main Authors: Giulia Cannata, Stefano Pezzato, Susanna Esposito, Andrea Moscatelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
intracranial hypertension
intracranial pressure
optic nerve sheath diameter
pediatric emergency
point-of-care ultrasound
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/12/3/767

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