Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Feb 2025
Observational StudyTransesophageal echocardiography and intracerebral pressure (ICP) in neurocritical care patients - An observational study.
Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) may cause an increase in intracerebral pressure (ICP). Data are currently lacking. ⋯ This study is the first to investigate the effect of transesophageal echocardiography on ICP and CPP. Our data demonstrated a temporary increase in ICP during TEE probably caused by lateral positioning the patients. For patients at risk with critically elevated ICP values, TEE should only be performed in the supine position.