Management of Acute Movement Disorders
Figure 91.1. Sequence of photographs showing involuntary movements in a patient with acute thalamic stroke, with flexion and external rotation of the lower limbs and eversion of both feet (myoclonic…
The Anticoagulated Patient in the Acute Phase of Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Figure 69.1. Enlargement of hematoma due to warfarin anticoagulation. 64 year old woman with hypertension and atrial fibrillation, receiving long-term warfarin oral anticoagulation for cardioembolic stroke prevention. Initial INR 4.5….
Status Epilepticus
Figure 77.1. EEG burst suppression pattern (HF 70 Hz, LF 1 Hz SEN 5 μV/mm) [54]. Burst suppression pattern is used as a clinical tool to avoid over-medicating when the…
Physiological Basis for the Correct Interpretation of Different Situations in Acute Cerebral Injury
Figure 3.1. Pressure/volume curve. Compliance should be evaluated together with ICP. There are two methods to obtain it, both of which are invasive and potentially related to risks (infections, herniation,…
What is the Optimal Level of Hemoglobin in Neurocritical Care Patients?
Figure 70.1. Pro-con red blood cell transfusion. Transfusion of red blood cells, may, however be associated with negative effects. The delivery of oxygen to the tissue can be lower than…
Endocrinology of Acute Brain Injury
Figure 23.1. Functional anatomy of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. * The target gland hormones also work as feedback hormones (negative feedback) at the hypothalamic and pituitary levels. Hypothalamic regulatory…
Part I. Concepts and Management of Brain Death
95.1 Part I. Concepts and Management of Brain Death 95.1.1 Introduction Even though before the Modern Era the death of a person was considered unequivocal when related to corporal signs…
Concepts and Management of Brain Death and Management of Potential Organ Donation
95 Concepts and Management of Brain Death and Management of Potential Organ Donation Claudio García Alfaro 1, José María Domínguez Roldán 1, Juan Villar Gallardo 1, Pedro Ignacio Jiménez González…
Outcome Rating Scales in Neuroinsensivism
94 Outcome Rating Scales in Neuroinsensivism Gustavo Petroni 1, Silvia Lujan 1, Carlos Rondina 1 1 Intensive Care Unit. Hospital de Emergencias Dr Clemente Álvarez. Rosario, Argentina 94.1 Introduction An…
Physiotherapy: An Essential Tool in Neurocritical Care
92 Physiotherapy: An Essential Tool in Neurocritical Care Rosmari Aparecida Rosa Almeida de Oliveira 1, Esther Cecilia Wilches Luna 2, Silvia Maria de Toledo Piza Soares 1, Beatriz Eugenia Fernàndez…
