Figure 2. The algorithm for treatment of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) in the neuro-intensive care unit (n = 52).

An external ventricular drainage (EVD) was established at operation in 50 patients with initial cerebrospinal fluid (Csf) drainage in 48 of these. A parenchymal ICP-monitor (Codman) was inserted in four cases. Bolus doses of Mannitol were administered in five cases prior to neuro-intervention. The shaded numbers represent different patients.