AACN clinical issues in critical care nursing
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Intracranial pressure monitoring (ICP) is a technology that assists critical care nurses in the assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of care. The physiologic basis of intracranial hypertension (ICH) and ICP monitoring are reviewed. ⋯ Advantages, disadvantages, and complications of fluid-filled versus fiberoptic systems are explored. Priorities in nursing care of the patient with an ICP monitor are examined.