19 Ventilation Strategies in Neuro-ICU
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”…
17 Advanced Hemodynamic and Neurological Monitoring in the Neuro-ICU
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…
14 Nutrition
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…
16 Pain Management in the Neuro-Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
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…
12 Brain Death in Adults
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….
13 Sodium Dysregulation
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…
11 Brain Tumor Postoperative Management
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…
15 Sedation
Akta Patel and Michelle Ghobrial Abstract Patients admitted to the neuroscience intensive care unit (neuro-ICU) may be one of the more complicated ICU populations to manage in regards to sedation,…
10 Neuromuscular and Other Neurologic Emergencies
Danielle Wilhour and Alison L. Walsh Abstract Prompt recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of neuromuscular conditions in the critical care setting are crucial as specific therapies and supportive care can prevent…
