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Which of the following is a disadvantage of using noninvasive modalities for measuring intracranial pressure?
Which of the following is a disadvantage of using noninvasive modalities for measuring intracranial pressure?
- They are more accurate than invasive modalities
- They carry associated risks
- They estimate ICP using direct pressure measurement (correct)
- They require a transducer connected to tubing placed in the lateral ventricle
What is the most commonly used invasive device for measuring intracranial pressure?
What is the most commonly used invasive device for measuring intracranial pressure?
- A lumbar puncture needle
- A catheter
- An arterial line
- A ventriculostomy or external ventricular drain (EVD) (correct)
What is a significant risk associated with EVD monitoring?
What is a significant risk associated with EVD monitoring?
- Difficulty in placement
- Infection (correct)
- Clots and air bubbles
- Fluid leaks
