Abstract
The intracranial pressure (ICP) is the pressure within the cranial vault exerted by the cerebro-spinal fluid (CSF), blood and brain. Some sources define ICP as the pressure exerted by CSF within the lateral ventricles. The normal value for ICP is 5–17 mmHg when supine.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Bedside Procedures in the ICU |
| Publisher | Springer-Verlag London Ltd |
| Pages | 191-197 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781447122593 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781447122586 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2012 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine