Anesthetic management of the pregnant patient for endovascular coiling of an unruptured intracranial aneurysm.

abstract：:Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death. Survivors may sustain severe neurologic morbidity. There is negligible research specific to brain injury in drowning making current clinical management non-specific to this disorder. This review represents an evidence-based consensus effort to provide recommendations fo...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Topjian AA,Berg RA,Bierens JJ,Branche CM,Clark RS,Friberg H,Hoedemaekers CW,Holzer M,Katz LM,Knape JT,Kochanek PM,Nadkarni V,van der Hoeven JG,Warner DS

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cerebral vasospasm is the main cause of neurological mortality and morbidity following subarachnoid hemorrhage. Basilar artery vasospasm (BAVS) is associated with a high morbidity and may have multiple clinical presentations. METHODS:We report the case of a 43 years-old man with BAVS presenting as a reversi...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Lacroix G,Couret D,Combaz X,Prunet B,Girard N,Bruder N

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cerebral edema is a major cause of mortality following cardiac arrest (CA) and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Arginine vasopressin (AVP) and water channel aquaporin-4 (AQP4) have been implicated in the pathogenesis of CA-evoked cerebral edema. In this study, we examined if conivaptan, a V1a and V2 anta...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Nakayama S,Amiry-Moghaddam M,Ottersen OP,Bhardwaj A

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This article reports an unusual case of a syphilitic gumma with a clinical and radiographical presentation initially suggestive of glioblastoma multiforme. Pathological evaluation was essential in establishing the diagnosis of neurosyphilis and in excluding neoplastic involvement. Cerebral gumma should be considered a...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Ances BM,Danish SF,Kolson DL,Judy KD,Liebeskind DS

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The objectives of this study were to determine effects of severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) concentrations of myelin basic protein (MBP) and to assess relationships between clinical variables and CSF MBP concentrations. METHODS:We measured serial CSF MBP concentrations in chil...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Su E,Bell MJ,Kochanek PM,Wisniewski SR,Bayir H,Clark RS,Adelson PD,Tyler-Kabara EC,Janesko-Feldman KL,Berger RP

更新日期：2012-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Hypothermic brain protection has been linked to how rapidly cooling is initiated and how quickly and uniformly the therapeutic hypothermic zone (THZ) is reached. The nasopharyngeal (NP) approach is uniquely suited for preferential brain cooling due to anatomic proximity to the cerebral circulation, caverno...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Wolfson MR,Malone DJ,Wu J,Hoffman J,Rozenberg A,Shaffer TH,Barbut D

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Target blood pressure (BP) in stable (non-hypotensive) patients with acute isolated blunt traumatic intracranial hemorrhage (TICH) is unknown. To address this issue, our study correlated BP with radiological volumetric progression (RP) and neurological deterioration (ND) in these patients. METHODS:A retrosp...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Bugaev N,Al-Hazmi M,Allcorn M,Arabian SS,Riesenburger R,Safain M,Burke S,Colangelo A,Rabinovici R

更新日期：2014-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Burst suppression in mechanically ventilated intensive care unit (ICU) patients is associated with increased mortality. However, the relative contributions of propofol use and critical illness itself to burst suppression; of burst suppression, propofol, and critical illness to mortality; and whether preventi...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Hogan J,Sun H,Aboul Nour H,Jing J,Tabaeizadeh M,Shoukat M,Javed F,Kassa S,Edhi MM,Bordbar E,Gallagher J,Junior VM,Ghanta M,Shao YP,Akeju O,Cole AJ,Rosenthal ES,Zafar S,Westover MB

更新日期：2020-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Several methods have been proposed to measure cerebrovascular autoregulation (CA) in traumatic brain injury (TBI), but the lack of a gold standard and the absence of prospective clinical data on risks, impact on care and outcomes of implementation of CA-guided management lead to uncertainty. AIM:To formulat...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Depreitere B,Citerio G,Smith M,Adelson PD,Aries MJ,Bleck TP,Bouzat P,Chesnut R,De Sloovere V,Diringer M,Dureanteau J,Ercole A,Hawryluk G,Hawthorne C,Helbok R,Klein SP,Neumann JO,Robba C,Steiner L,Stocchetti N,Tacc

更新日期：2021-01-25 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Infection is common following stroke and is independently associated with worse outcome. Clinical studies suggest that infections occur more frequently in those individuals with stroke-induced immunologic dysfunction. This study sought to explore the contribution of immunomodulatory cytokines and hormones to...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Tanzi P,Cain K,Kalil A,Zierath D,Savos A,Gee JM,Shibata D,Hadwin J,Carter K,Becker K

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Intra-arterial (IA) nicardipine is often used to treat cerebral vasospasm associated with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). While hypotension has been noted to be a dose-limiting side effect of intravenous infusions, this has seldom been reported for IA administration. METHODS:We reviewed a consecutive series ...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Rosenberg N,Lazzaro MA,Lopes DK,Prabhakaran S

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Long-term studies of survivors of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) have reported neuromuscular, quality of life, and neuropsychological impairments. This study aims to determine if development of ARDS was associated with neuromuscular weakness and depression at 6-month following hospital discharge ...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Ofoma UR,Reriani MK,Biehl M,Kashyap R,Ahmed AH,Rabinstein AA,Gajic O

更新日期：2015-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We now recognize that the main breathing generator resides principally in the medulla oblongata. Vivisectionists-specifically, Julien Legallois-discovered "the respiratory center." Cutting through the brainstem stops respiration but not if the medulla remains intact and the brain is sliced in successive portions. Pier...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Wijdicks EFM

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Highly asymmetric clinical signs in a patient suggest the need for caution in making the diagnosis of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). METHODS:Case report and literature review. We present a case of strictly unilateral left third cranial nerve palsy in a patient with GBS, review other highly asymmetrical cran...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： St Louis EK,Jacobson DM

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:During late pregnancy and the puerperium cerebral venous and sinus thrombosis (CVST) is a rare but important cause of stroke. Despite adequate anticoagulation some patients deteriorate, which may warrant the use of more aggressive treatment modalities. CASE REPORT:A 29-year-old pregnant woman (29th week of ...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Ebke M,Jürgens KU,Tomandl B,Merten U,Kastrup A

更新日期：2011-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delayed ischemic neurological deficits (DINDs) contribute to morbidity and mortality following aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Based on promising preliminary reports, some clinicians routinely administer statins to prevent DINDs. METHODS:Without language restriction, we searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, t...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Kramer AH,Fletcher JJ

更新日期：2010-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Brain tissue hypoxia (PbtO2 < 20 mmHg) is common after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and associated with poor outcome. Recent data suggest that brain oxygen optimization is feasible and reduces the time spent with PbtO2 < 20 mmHg from 45 to 16% in patients with severe traumatic brain injury. Here, we intende...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Rass V,Solari D,Ianosi B,Gaasch M,Kofler M,Schiefecker AJ,Miroz JP,Morelli P,Thomé C,Beer R,Pfausler B,Oddo M,Helbok R

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The management of symptomatic cerebral vasospasm after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) can be often complicated by the presence of stunned myocardium and left ventricular failure. Vasopressors and inotropes are commonly used to optimize mean arterial pressure (MAP) and cerebral perfusion pressure (...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Lazaridis C,Pradilla G,Nyquist PA,Tamargo RJ

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurocritical care relies on the continuous, real-time measurement of numerous physiologic parameters. While our capability to obtain such measurements from patients has grown markedly with multimodal monitoring in many neurologic or neurosurgical intensive care units (ICUs), our ability to transform the raw data into...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Sivaganesan A,Manley GT,Huang MC

更新日期：2014-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Early diagnostic orientation for differentiating pneumonia from pneumonitis at the early stage after aspiration would be valuable to avoid unnecessary antibiotic therapy. We assessed the accuracy of procalcitonin (PCT) in diagnosing aspiration pneumonia (AP) in intensive care unit (ICU) patients requiring me...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Legriel S,Grigoresco B,Martel P,Henry-Lagarrigue M,Lvovschi V,Troché G,Amara M,Jacq G,Bruneel F,Bernard M,Marinier A,Bedos JP,PCT INHAL study group.

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:It is unclear whether the rate of stimulation for somatosensory evoked potentials (SEPs) can influence the presence or absence of cortical responses to median nerve stimulation in comatose patients. If so, this could affect how SEPs are performed and interpreted for prognostication in coma. Our objective w...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Robinson LR,Micklesen PJ

更新日期：2010-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Release of cardiac biomarkers is reported in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Data addressing the impact of cardiac injury on outcome in these patients is sparse. This study was conducted to ascertain the association of elevation of serum cardiac Troponin-I (cTnI) with mortality and neurological ...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Ramappa P,Thatai D,Coplin W,Gellman S,Carhuapoma JR,Quah R,Atkinson B,Marsh JD

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Cerebral edema and raised intracranial pressure are common problems in neurological intensive care. Osmotherapy, typically using mannitol or hypertonic saline (HTS), has become one of the first-line interventions. However, the literature on the use of these agents is heterogeneous and lacking in class I stud...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Hays AN,Lazaridis C,Neyens R,Nicholas J,Gay S,Chalela JA

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Over-the-counter herbal and alternative medicines are classified as dietary supplements and, unlike drugs, are not rigorously regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration. Their potential adverse effects are often poorly characterized. METHOD:Red clover, dong quai, and Siberian ginseng are ...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Friedman JA,Taylor SA,McDermott W,Alikhani P

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND AIMS:Lipid peroxidation represents a marker of secondary brain injury both in traumatic and in non-traumatic conditions-as in major neurosurgical procedures-eventually leading to brain edema amplification and further brain damage. Malondialdehyde (MDA), a lipid peroxidation marker, and ascorbate, a marke...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Piastra M,Caresta E,Massimi L,Picconi E,Luca E,Morena TC,Conti G,Eaton S

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this article, we review technologies available for direct monitoring of cerebral oxygenation and metabolic status, including jugular venous oxygen saturation, brain tissue oxygen tension, transcranial cerebral oximetry with near-infrared spectroscopy, Positron emission tomography oxidative metabolism, single-photon...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Dunn IF,Ellegala DB,Kim DH,Litvack ZN,Brigham and Women's Hospital Neurosurgery Group.

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Lymphopenia is increasingly recognized as a consequence of acute illness and may predispose to infections. We investigated whether admission lymphopenia (AL) is associated with increased risk of infectious complications and poor outcome in patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). METHODS:We...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Morotti A,Marini S,Jessel MJ,Schwab K,Kourkoulis C,Ayres AM,Gurol ME,Viswanathan A,Greenberg SM,Anderson CD,Goldstein JN,Rosand J

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The initial noncontrast computed tomography (CT) study of the head after an aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is used to predict the risk of developing vasospasm. Changes in the extent of subarachnoid blood seen on CT images occur as a function of time after SAH, but there is no consensus on the time ...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Dupont SA,Wijdicks EF,Manno EM,Lanzino G,Brown RD Jr,Rabinstein AA

更新日期：2009-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Global cerebral edema (GCE) is a manifestation of early brain injury (EBI) after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) and is an independent risk factor for poor outcome. The lack of a quantitative method to measure GCE limits the study of its pathophysiology. The goal of this study is to develop a quantitative surr...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Choi HA,Bajgur SS,Jones WH,Savarraj JP,Ko SB,Edwards NJ,Chang TR,Hergenroeder GW,Dannenbaum MJ,Chen PR,Day AL,Kim DH,Lee K,Grotta JC

更新日期：2016-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Delayed ischemic deficit from vasospasm is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage. Although several treatment modalities have been used to reverse the deleterious effects of vasospasm, alternative therapies are needed, as conventional therapies are often ineffec...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Goodson K,Lapointe M,Monroe T,Chalela JA

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00