Cerebrospinal fluid pulse pressure and craniospinal dynamics : a theoretical, clinical and experimental study

Since the introduction of continuous recording of intracranial pressure (ICP) in neurosurgical practice (Guillaume and Janny, 1951; Lundberg, 1960) this method has greatly contributed to clinical research in the field of intracranial hypertension. Numerous publications have enriched the literature on ICP and five International Symposia (1972, 1974, 1976, 1979 and 1982) on the subject have been held. The knowledge gained from these investigations has considerably benefited the management of patients suffering from raised ICP. However, in spite of the enthousiasm among those who practise ICP monitoring, the method h