13 Chest Tube Insertion
Amna Sheikh and Amandeep S. Dolla Abstract Chest tubes are plastic tubes inserted into the pleural cavity for drainage of fluid or air. This chapter will explain the indications, contraindications,…
12 Cricothyrotomy
David F. Slottje, Adam D. Fox, and Matthew Vibbert Abstract Cricothyrotomy (aka cricothyroidotomy) is an emergent procedure, performed in order to establish an airway in a patient with respiratory failure…
11 Intubation
John W. Liang, Elena Solli, and David A. Wyler Abstract Endotracheal intubation is a key skill in the neurointensivist toolbox. The neurocritical care patient demands additional attention to blood pressure…
10 Cervical Traction
Michael Cohen, Irene Say, and Robert F. Heary Abstract Cervical traction is the placement of weighted cervical tongs commonly used to quickly reduce traumatic fracture-dislocations of the cervical spine and…
8 Central Line
Ahmed M. Meleis and John W. Liang Abstract Centrally inserted central venous catheters, or “central lines,” are a common and useful tool in the Neuro-ICU. Here the following topics related…
9 Arterial Line
Irene Say, Celina Crisman, and Nitesh V. Patel Abstract Arterial lines cannulation is a common procedure in the intensive care unit (ICU). Here, the relevant anatomy, physiology, indications, technique, complications,…
7 Jugular Bulb Oxygen Monitor
Amanda Carpenter and Brent Lewis Abstract Early identification of dysfunctional oxygenation can prevent secondary brain injury. Jugular venous oximetry provides an indirect idea of oxygen use by the brain–it is…
6 Brain Tissue Oxygenation: Procedural Steps and Clinical Utility
Nitesh V. Patel, Matthew S. Parr, and John Kauffmann Abstract Cerebral oximetry (PbtO2 monitoring) is the direct measurement of the partial pressure of oxygen within brain parenchyma. This chapter reviews…
5 Parenchymal Intracranial Pressure Monitor
M. Omar Iqbal Abstract Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitors are a common and useful tool in the Neuro-ICU. Here, the following topics related to insertion of an ICP monitor are discussed…
4 Lumbar Drain
Neil Majmundar, Gurkirat Kohli, R. Nick Hernandez, and Rachid Assina Abstract Lumbar drain placement is a procedure performed at the bedside or in the operating room to allow for controlled…
