Telemetric ICP monitoring
For this new and modern form of intracranial pressure measurement, we implant a pressure sensor under the patients scalp. With specific receptors intracranial pressure values can be telemetered even through the closed skin. There are pressure sensors, which are used as self-contained implants, as well as sensors that are integrated in the brain drain (so-called shunts, see below). In addition to diagnostic measurements for the determination of a disease postoperative monitoring of intracranial pressure after neurosurgical operations can be performed on cerebrospinal fluid system. The integration of a pressure sensor (Miethke Sensor Reservoir, see figure) in a shunt also provides the ability to check the function of the brain drainage at any time. With years of expertise in the measurement and interpretation of ICP values we are able to carry out patient-customized treatments.
Left: X-ray of a patient with an implanted sensor reservoir (arrow). Right: The telemetry probe consists of a round plastic housing with an integrated measuring cell. The shunt can be connected via two outputs (here only the lateral one is visible). The brain water flows through the housing and the pressure can be registered by the measuring cell. Via telemetry, the measured data can be transmitted to a portable receiving and storage device.
