Precise Measurement of Brain Temperature Measurement of Intracranial Temperature (ICT)
Measuring intracranial temperature (ICT) is an additional parameter, complementing intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring carried out to monitor patients who are subject to intensive neurosurgical monitoring.
Precise ICT monitoring catheters from RAUMEDIC can provide real-time data on brain temperature, enabling timely intervention.
Importance of Brain Temperature Measurement
The temperature in the brain is different from the body’s core temperature. By measuring the temperature, inflammatory processes and dangerous temperature increases in the brain can be detected early on. Moreover, the monitoring of the temperature difference between the temperature in the brain and the body provides additional information about the brain’s intact thermoregulation.
Measuring Intracranial Temperature (ICT) in Various Brain Regions
Intracranial Temperature (ICT) is a critical parameter that can be assessed through specialized neuromonitoring techniques at distinct locations within the brain:
This approach entails situating a catheter between the dura mater (the outermost layer of the brain's protective coverings) and the inner skull surface. It provides an alternative to parenchymal or ventricular measurements for assessing ICT additionally to the ICP.
This method involves the insertion of a catheter directly into the brain tissue, known as parenchyma, to measure temperature additionally to the ICP.
By placing a catheter into one of the brain's ventricles - fluid-filled spaces - ICT can be measured additionally to the ICP.
Neuromonitoring Catheters for Parenchymal ICT Measurement
Catheters for direct Intracranial Temperature (ICT) assessment within the brain's parenchyma. This method involves the insertion of a catheter directly into the brain tissue, providing precise and localized ICT measurements.
NEUROVENT-P-TEMP
Parenchymal ICP and temperature measurement
NEUROVENT-TO
Parenchymal temperature and oxygen partial pressure measurement
NEUROVENT-PTO
Parenchymal ICP, temperature and oxygen partial pressure measurement
NEUROVENT-PTO 2L
Unique catheter for craniotomies which measures ICP, temperature and ptiO2
NEUROVENT-PTO 2L BOLT
Similar measuring catheter like NEUROVENT-PTO 2L with application of BOLT KIT PTO 2L and a microdialysis catheter
NEUROVENT Catheters for Ventricular ICT Measurement
NEUROVENT catheters are engineered for precise Intracranial Temperature (ICT) measurement within the brain's ventricles.
NEUROVENT-TEMP
Ventricular ICP and temperature measurement with CSF drainage
NEUROVENT-TEMP-IFD-S
Ventricular ICP measurement with CSF drainage and soft internal guide wire
NEUROVENT-TEMP-IFD-R
Ventricular ICP and temperature measurement with CSF drainage and rigid internal guide wire
Neuromonitoring Catheters for Epidural ICT Measurement
NEURODUR measurement catheters are designed to assess Intracranial Temperature (ICT) epidurally, positioned between the dura mater and the inner skull surface.
NEURODUR-TEMP
The epidural catheter NEURODUR-TEMP is placed for measuring purposes directly on the dura. Here again, the temperature and simultaneously the ICP (intracranial pressure) are recorded indirectly via the elastic dura.
Plug & Play Integration with Patient Monitors with the NPS2
RAUMEDIC's NPS2, known as the Zero-Point-Simulator, ensures user-friendly handling Plug & Play integration with patient monitors as part of the measuring chain, enabling access to neuromonitoring data and curves.
For connecting temperature catheters with the Zero-Point Simulator NPS2, an ICP-TEMP-Adapter is additionally required to the ICP-TEMP-Cable.
Comprehensive monitoring solutions
Visualization and storage with RAUMED NeuroSmart
Visualization and storage of ICP and ICT with RAUMED NeuroSmart and additional ptiO2 with RAUMED NeuroSmart logO.
Visualization and storage with MPR2 logO DATALOGGER
Display and storage of measured ICP, ICT and ptiO2.
Display of data with EASY logO
Simple display of ICP, ICT and ptiO2-data, data storage on the patient monitor by transferring the values.
FAQ
Intracranial temperature refers to the temperature within the brain tissue and cerebrospinal fluid.
Maintaining optimal ICT is crucial for preserving brain function, as deviations from the normal range can indicate various neurological issues or conditions.
Indications for measuring ICT include:
- Detection of cerebral hypothermia
- Derivation of additional temperature information with hypothermia treatment