Intensive Care Unit, Intracranial Pressure, Neurocritical, Non-Invasive, Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter, Ultrasound
Conditions
Brief summary
This study aimed to assess the role of ultrasound as a non-invasive method (bedside) to measure the rise of intracranial pressure by measuring the optic nerve sheath diameter in traumatic and nontraumatic neurocritical patients.
Detailed description
Measurement of intracranial pressure (ICP) is crucial in the management of many neurological conditions. However, due to the invasiveness, high cost, and required expertise of available ICP monitoring techniques, many patients who could benefit from it do not receive it. As a result, a substantial effort has been made to explore and develop novel non-invasive ICP monitoring techniques to improve the overall clinical care of patients suffering from ICP disorders.
Interventions
DEVICEUltrasound
Ultrasound (US) measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) was performed.
Sponsors
Ain Shams University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Age \>18 years old. * Both sexes. * Patients with suspected high intracranial pressure.
Exclusion criteria
* Cases suffering from eye disease or optic nerve problems (Glaucoma, optic Nerve Tumor, Neuritis, Orbital Fracture). * Patients suffering from mental illness render them incapable of communication & cooperation (For Example: Dementia and irritability). * Any previous intensive care surgeries & hyperthyroidism (due to exophthalmos)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Intracranial Pressure | 24 hours post-procedure | Non-invasive bedside intracranial pressure (ICP) assessment via ultrasound (US) measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD). |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed