Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Policy Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Intracranial Pressure Monitoring


Intracranial pressure is the pressure inside your skull. It can be measured with an:

  • Intraventricular catheter: A tube inserted through a hole in the skull into an area of the brain that contains cerebrospinal fluid
  • Subdural screw: A hollow screw inserted through the membrane that protects the brain and spinal cord
  • Epidural sensor: A less-invasive method that uses a sensor put between the skull and brain

Intracranial pressure monitoring is usually done on people who have neurological emergencies, such as a severe head injury.