Pediatric research
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The use of clinical markers to predict intracranial pressure (ICP) is desirable as a first-line measure to assist in decision making as to whether invasive monitoring is required. Correlations between ICP and optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) using CT and MRI have been observed in adult populations. However, data on this modality in children is less well documented. ⋯ Where pediatric patients present with an ONSD of over 6.1 mm following a traumatic brain injury (TBI), ICP monitoring should be implemented.