27 Brain Death
10.1055/b-0038-160257 27 Brain DeathOmid R. Hariri and Dan E. Miulli Abstract It is difficult for the neurointensivist, who has attempted without hesitation and with all available measures to save and…
26 Acute Ischemic Stroke
10.1055/b-0038-160256 26 Acute Ischemic StrokeRobert J. Claycomb, Luis T. Arangua, Vladimir Adriano Cortez, Glenn Fischberg, and Javed Siddiqi Abstract Approximately 87% of all strokes are ischemic (vs. hemorrhagic). Because of…
24 Unique Pediatric Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit Issues
10.1055/b-0038-160254 24 Unique Pediatric Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit IssuesTanya Minasian, Daniel J. Won, and Dan E. Miulli Abstract Pediatric neurocritical care patients are unique, requiring a special knowledge of pediatric…
23 Restraints in the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit Patient
10.1055/b-0038-160253 23 Restraints in the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit PatientColleen Rose and Justen Watkins Abstract A significant proportion of patients in the neurosurgical intensive care unit are confused and agitated;…
22 Anticoagulation and Antiplatelet Therapy in the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit
10.1055/b-0038-160252 22 Anticoagulation and Antiplatelet Therapy in the Neurosurgical Intensive Care UnitBo-Lin Liu and Javed Siddiqi Abstract When, and how, to manage anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy in the neurosurgical intensive…
17 Fluid Management
10.1055/b-0038-160247 17 Fluid ManagementSamir Kashyap, Robert Dahlin, Raed Sweiss, James Berry, and Dan E. Miulli Abstract Edema develops at times of brain injury. The edema occurs as fluids and nutrients…
14 Cerebral Protection Measures
10.1055/b-0038-160244 14 Cerebral Protection MeasuresTyler Carson, Dennis Cramer, Dan E. Miulli, and Javed Siddiqi Abstract Once ischemia begins in the brain time becomes critical to recognize and treat the condition….
20 Infections
10.1055/b-0038-160250 20 InfectionsMarc Cabanne and Dan E. Miulli Abstract Rapid diagnosis and appropriate treatment of nervous system infections are paramount to preventing death and limiting neurologic disability. Infections of the…
19 Seizure Disorders: Diagnosis and Management
10.1055/b-0038-160249 19 Seizure Disorders: Diagnosis and ManagementVivek Ramakrishnan, Margaret Wacker, Dan E. Miulli, and Glenn Fischberg Abstract Seizure disorder is due to irritation of the brain from edema, compression, metabolic…
16 Nutrition
10.1055/b-0038-160246 16 NutritionJerry Noel, Silvio Hoshek, Rosalinda Menoni, and Dan E. Miulli Abstract Nutritional management is medical treatment. Nutrition should be considered equal to all other medical managements, for its…
