[Intracranial pressure monitoring apparatus for clinical use balanced pressure sensors].
Three types of pressure sensors, (1) electric pressure switch, (2) fiber optic pressure switch and (3) pressure indicating bag for intracranial pressure monitoring which were developed by the author are described. Advantages and disadvantages between them are also discussed. The electric pressure switch is relatively simple in construction but has a possibility of producing micro-shock hazard in case of accidental electric leakage. The fiber optic pressure switch is the safest for the micro shock but its structure is rather complicated and fragile. The pressure indicating bag is simple to make and durable to use. However, it has a hydrostatic effect.
D005336:Fiber Optic Technology / Q000295:instrumentation; D007427:Intracranial Pressure; D008722:Methods; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000295:instrumentation*; D055100:Optical Fibers