A clinical evaluation of variation in paediatric intracranial pressure waveforms.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring is commonly used in investigating the aetiology of chronic paediatric neurological conditions. A series of high-amplitude spikes has been observed in overnight ICP recordings of some children, many of whom have hydrocephalus or craniosynostosis.

Research question

This clinical evaluation aimed to define the spike pattern, describe the patient group in which it is most likely to occur, and conduct high-resolution waveform analysis.

Material and methods

ICP waveforms from 40 patients aged 0-5 years (inclusive), recorded between 2017 and 2021 at the Royal Hospital for Children Glasgow, were retrospectively analysed. The pattern was defined through visual inspection of regions of interest by two reviewers. Patients were

SUBMITTER: Saeed A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11298851 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature