Central Line
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…
Lumbar Puncture
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…
Chest Tube Insertion
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…
Shunt Tap and Shunt Externalization
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…
Lumbar Drain
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…
Brain Tissue Oxygenation: Procedural Steps and Clinical Utility
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…
Parenchymal Intracranial Pressure Monitor
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…
Arterial Line
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Jugular Bulb Oxygen Monitor
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Translumbar Surgery Comparison: Four Surgeons and Regions
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