Intracranial pressure monitoring: nursing in a district general ICU.
Factors influencing intracranial pressure are summarised. The Codman subdural bolt is presented as a useful tool for monitoring intracranial pressure in a district general hospital. Implications for nursing care of patients with a Codman subdural bolt are discussed.
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Intensive Care Unit, Royal Berkshire and Battle Hospitals NHS Trust, Reading, Berks.
D000075202:Contraindications; D003422:Critical Care; D006767:Hospitals, District; D006769:Hospitals, General; D006801:Humans; D007427:Intracranial Pressure; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*