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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Amol Raheja and William T. Couldwell Summary Pituitary adenomas are among the most common intracranial neoplasms, and they account for 10 to 15% of all intracranial tumors. The vast majority…
Alan Siu, Sanjeet Rangarajan, Christopher J. Farrell, Marc Rosen, and James J. Evans Summary Craniopharyngiomas are histologically benign but clinically aggressive tumors that primarily involve the sellar/suprasellar region. The clinical…
