CT scan in severe diffuse head injury: Physiological and clinical correlations

Abstract

Ct scan findings, clinical features and intracranial pressure were studied in patients with severe diffuse head injury. Compression of the 3rd ventricle and basal cisterns closely correlated with an intracranial pressure > 20 mmHg, with clinical signs of midbrain dysfunction and worse prognosis. These CT scan findings can indicate whether intracranial pressure monitoring is appropriate.