Which area of the ventricular system is usually cannulated for intracranial pressure monitoring?
a. Frontal horn of the lateral ventricle c. Foramen of Monro
b. Aqueduct of Sylvius d. Fourth ventricle
A
When cannulation of the ventricular system is required for intracranial pressure monitoring, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) drainage, or placement of a CSF shunt, the frontal horn of the lateral ventricle on the nondominant side of the brain is most often selected.
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Protein breakdown begins in the ______
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).