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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.
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Welbourne, J., Matta, B. (2012). Intracranial Pressure Measurement. In: Falter, F. (eds) Bedside Procedures in the ICU. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-2259-3_20
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