[Monitoring of the intracranial pressure in craniocerebral injuries.].
The authors analyzed a group of 26 patients with serious craniocerebral injuries during a 20-month period, where the total mortality was 26 %. The majority of injuries was contracted during traffic accidents and the most frequent CT finding on admission was traumatic subarachnoidal haemorrhage and contused and haemorrhagic foci in the brain. As during craniocerebral injuries no direct relationship develops between impairment of consciousness and intracranial pressure the authors recommend continuous assessment of the intracranial pressure. It is important for prevention and treatment (medicamentous, ventilation regimen and nursing care) of intracranial hypertension. Key words: craniocerebral injury, monitoring of intracranial pressure, intracranial hypertension.
Zelenák
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Chirurgické odd. NsP Ruzinov, Bratislava.
Hutan
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Kálig
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