A METHOD FOR MONITORING INTRACRANIAL TEMPERATURE VIA TUNNELED VENTRICULAR CATHETER - TECHNICAL NOTE

A SIMPLE TECHNIQUE for monitoring intracerebral temperature in humans via a ventricular catheter is described. This differs from a previousl y described method by enabling such measurements to be accomplished wi th a commercially available thermistor, a standard ventricular cathete r, and common hospital supplies. In contrast to the earlier device, th is system allows for the subcutaneous tunneling of the distal ventricu lar catheter. This is an easily assembled and cost-effective technique with which to conduct investigations on human intracerebral temperatu re.