Michael Cohen, Irene Say, and Robert F. Heary Abstract Cervical traction is the placement of weighted cervical tongs commonly used to quickly reduce traumatic fracture-dislocations of the cervical spine and…

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,…

Ahmed M. Meleis and John W. Liang Abstract Centrally inserted central venous catheters, or “central lines,” are a common and useful tool in the Neuro-ICU. Here the following topics related…

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…

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…