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Intracerebral Haematoma
An intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) is a serious condition caused when a blood vessel within the brain bleeds leaking blood into the brain tissue. It is also known as a haemorrhagic stroke.
Intracranial Pressure Monitoring (ICP)
ICP is the pressure within the brain and surrounding tissues and is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg).
Intrathecal Phenol or Alcohol Injection for Cancer Pain
Intrathecal phenol or alcohol injection is a nerve block.
Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIg) in the treatment of acute and chronic neurological diseases
IVIg is recommended for use in Guillain-Barré syndrome, multifocal motor neuropathy and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP).
Intraventricular Haemorrhage
What is an intraventricular haemorrhage (IVH)? This is bleeding inside or around the ventricles which are the fluid compartments of the brain
Invasive Telemetry
You are having this investigation as your consultant requires more information following surface EEG recordings.
Level 1 thickened fluids (slightly thick)
Your Speech and Language Therapist has assessed your swallow function and has recommended that you thicken your drinks to make your swallow safer.
Level 2 thickened fluids (mildly thick)
Your Speech and Language Therapist has assessed your swallow function and has recommended that you thicken your drinks to make your swallow safer.
Level 3 thickened fluids (moderately thick)
Your Speech and Language Therapist has assessed your swallow function and has recommended that you thicken your drinks to make your swallow safer.
Level 4 thickened fluids (extremely thick)
Your Speech and Language Therapist has assessed your swallow function and has recommended that you thicken your drinks to make your swallow safer.