Abstract Almost all efficacious stroke treatments confer moderate-to-large benefits, but not staggeringly huge benefits. However, moderate treatment effects can be clinically very worthwhile for the patient. To detect moderate-large treatment…
Abstract In the year 2010, an estimated 16.9 million strokes occurred worldwide at an incidence rate of 258 per 100,000 persons per year. Approximately 70% of these strokes occurred in…
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…
Richard F. Schmidt, Nikolaos Mouchtouris, Muaz Qayyum, James J. Evans, and Christopher Farrell Abstract In this chapter, we discuss the critical care management of patients with brain tumors. Given that…
