NONINVASIVE MONITORING OF CRITICALLY ILL CHILD

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NONINVASIVE INTRACRANIAL PRESSURE MONITORING IN CRITICALLY ILL CHILD

Ayla Akca Çağlar1
Okşan Derinöz Güleryüz2

1Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Emergency, Ankara, Türkiye
2Gazi University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Emergency, Ankara, Türkiye

Akca Çağlar A, Derinöz Güleryüz O. Noninvasive Intracranial Pressure Monitoring in Critically Ill Child. In: Bal A, editor. Noninvasive Monitoring of Critically Ill Child. 1st ed. Ankara: Türkiye Klinikleri; 2025. p.75-85.

ABSTRACT

Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring has proven to be a valuable tool for predicting outcomes and guiding treatment in patients with various neurological conditions. Invasive intraventricular catheter methods remain the gold standard for accuracy, reliability, and therapeutic options. However, with advancements in technology, noninvasive monitoring methods have gained relevance. There is a clear need for a reliable, easy-to-use, safe, and reproducible non-invasive technique to assess ICP, especial- ly for early screening in critically ill children. While numerous techniques have been described and several novel advances have been made, no current method appears independently accurate enough to quantify raised ICP. However, ongoing research shows promise, and more evidence is required before noninvasive ICP monitoring can become a widely accepted alternative to invasive techniques. The concurrent use of the non-invasive monitoring methods will improve the accuracy of diagnosing increased ICP.

Keywords: Child; Intracranial pressure; Monitoring; Noninvasive

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