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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…

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…

3 Lumbar Puncture R. Nick Hernandez, Neil Majmundar, and Amna Sheikh Abstract This chapter will discuss the indications and contraindications, relevant anatomy, technique, complications, and tips for performing a lumbar…

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…

2 Shunt Tap and Shunt Externalization Yehuda Herschman Abstract A shunt tap or externalization can be performed in various clinical scenarios – most commonly shunt obstruction or infection. Here the…

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…

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…

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…

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