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…
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 puncture. lumbar puncture…
1 External Ventricular Drain
David F. Slottje, Nitesh V. Patel, and Ira Goldstein Abstract External ventricular drains (EVDs) are a common and useful tool in the Neuro-ICU. Here the following topics related to insertion…
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 following topics related to shunt tap…
42 Fibro-Osseous Lesions of the Skull Base
Panagiotis Kerezoudis, Kyle D. Perry, Colin L. W. Driscoll, and Michael J. Link Summary Fibrous dysplasia is a degenerative bone disorder characterized by the replacement of normal bone with abnormal…
41 Epidermoids, Dermoids, and Other Cysts of the Skull Base
Samuel P. Gubbels, Bruce J. Gantz, Paul W. Gidley, and Franco DeMonte Summary This chapter discusses several histopathologically distinct lesions that only rarely affect the skull base. These lesions are…
