The sensor functions as a pressure-to-signal interface. Changes in pressure within the skull are transmitted to the pressure-sensitive device at the epidural location, and the device converts those changes into an electronic signal. Clinicians can then view and record the measurements continuously, creating an ongoing record rather than an isolated pressure reading.
Placement between the inner skull and dura mater is central to the method's measurement pathway. This epidural position places the pressure-sensitive sensor where intracranial pressure changes can be transmitted to it. The resulting signal is displayed and recorded electronically, linking the physical pressure change to information clinicians can follow during care.
Continuous monitoring matters because a dangerous pressure elevation may threaten brain perfusion and cause secondary neurological injury. Repeated electronic measurements allow clinicians to recognize pressure changes while the patient is being assessed and treated. The readings therefore support evaluation of whether an intervention is needed and whether treatment is producing the intended response.
The method requires positioning a small pressure-sensitive sensor between the inner skull and dura mater. Once positioned, pressure changes are transmitted to the device, which converts them into an electronic signal for display and recording. The clinical workflow therefore connects sensor placement with continuous measurement and documented results.
Its use is relevant when increased intracranial pressure is a concern, including traumatic brain injury, cerebral edema, hydrocephalus, and other conditions that raise pressure inside the skull. In these settings, monitoring supplies measurements that help assess the pressure problem and support decisions about management and care.
Measurements provide more than a numerical record: they help clinicians guide interventions, evaluate treatment response, and identify pressure elevations that may compromise brain perfusion. Their value lies in connecting ongoing pressure information with clinical management, particularly when preventing secondary neurological injury is an important goal.