CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Neonatal

What method is used for a neonate who requires intra-cranial pressure (ICP) monitoring?
  1. External method.
  2. Catheter is placed in the ventricle.
  3. Both A and B
  4. None.
Explanation
Answer: A - The method used for a neonate who requires ICP monitoring is the external method. This method is restricted to neonates because pressure readings can be obtained only at the fontanels, which are not fully closed in neonates.
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