It is a medical device used to measure and monitor pressure inside the brain (skull) in patients suffering from:<br />• Head injuries (such as bleeding or contusions)<br />• Cerebral hemorrhage<br />• Brain tumors<br />• Brain infections or swelling<br />• After brain surgery<br /><br />Why is it important?<br /><br />The brain is surrounded by the skull, a rigid bone that cannot expand. Therefore, any increase in pressure within it can lead to:<br />• Permanent damage to brain tissue.<br />• Loss of consciousness.<br />• Respiratory arrest or death if not treated quickly.<br /><br />Therefore, monitoring intracranial pressure is crucial for making rapid treatment decisions, such as surgical intervention or administering special medications.<br /><br />How does the device work?<br /><br />A small sensor is inserted into the skull in one of the following ways:<br />1. Intraventricle (the most accurate option): using a tube called a ventricular catheter.<br />2. Within the brain tissue itself.<br />3. Directly under the skull bone (subdural).<br /><br />The sensor connects to an external display that displays the pressure reading in millimeters of mercury (mmHg).