Scott A. Stevens
Abstract
In order to understand the fluid dynamics within the human
intracranial system, the relatively small flow of extracellular fluid into,
and out of, the interstitial brain tissue must be determined. Due to the
magnitude of these flows, it is difficult to measure them clinically.
Through a steady-state infusion simulation run on a mathematical model,
values for these small flows may be calculated based on clinical data regarding
the conductance of CSF outflow. In this way, the mathematical model allows
information to be obtained regarding these small mean flows, as well as
the remaining mean flows and mean pressures throughout the intracranial
space, with minimal reliance on data from intrusive procedures.