Diana Bell, Gregory N. Fuller, and Adel K. El-Naggar Summary The skull base is the location for a wide variety of benign and malignant tumors of ectodermal, endodermal, and mesodermal…
Paul W. Gidley Summary This chapter discusses the head and neck examination with particular attention to neuro-otologic diagnosis. The physical examination is conducted in a systematic fashion to avoid missing…
Walter S. Jellish † Deceased † and Steven B. Edelstein Summary Anesthesia support for skull base surgery is complex and is critical for the overall success of the procedure. The…
Michael J. Lang Abstract This chapter is a brief introduction to neuroimaging, with attention to imaging modalities, indications, and limitations of use. Major modalities for brain and spine imaging will…
Amandeep S. Dolla and M. Kamran Athar 19 Ventilation Strategies in Neuro-ICU 19.1 Introduction Mechanical ventilation has become the cornerstone of modern intensive care unit (ICU) care. The term “ventilate”…
David F. Slottje and John W. Liang Abstract Hemodynamic instability is a common issue faced in the neurological intensive care unit (neuro-ICU). Practitioners often find themselves pondering about the patient’s…
Stephanie Dobak and Jacqueline S. Urtecho Abstract Brain injuries alter metabolism making glucose management and nutrient provision challenging. The main nutrition goal is to manage glycemic control and provide adequate…
Amy Shah, David A. Wyler, and Andrew Ng Abstract Pain, an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience, presents unique challenges in the neuro-intensive care unit. A recent shift in strategy to…
Rodney Bell, Norman Ajiboye, and Yu Kan Au Abstract Since the passage of the Uniform Determination of Death Act of 1981, the concept of brain death has become widely accepted….
M. Kamran Athar and Christian Bacheler Abstract Disorders of sodium regulation leading to either hyponatremia or hypernatremia are seen frequently in the critical care setting, and have particular importance in…
