The effect of transfer and hospital volume in subarachnoid hemorrhage patients.

abstract：BACKGROUND:Angiographic vasculitis affecting the spine has been rarely described. The use of immunosuppression as a primary treatment and a review of the literature is presented. METHODS:Case report. RESULTS:A 61-year-old female presented with sudden onset back pain and headache. The patient was found to have acute s...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Jacob JT,Tanaka S,Wood CP,Wijdicks EF,Lanzino G

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Nosocomial pneumonia (NP) is a frequent complication among spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (sICH) patients. This study was aimed at identifying in-hospital risk factors that predispose sICH patients to NP. METHODS:We identified 591 consecutive sICH subjects admitted to six tertiary care hospitals betwe...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Divani AA,Hevesi M,Pulivarthi S,Luo X,Souslian F,Suarez JI,Bershad EM

更新日期：2015-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/PURPOSE:Blood type has become an increasingly recognized risk factor for coagulopathy. We explored the association between blood type and hematoma expansion (HE) after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). METHODS:Spontaneous ICH patients prospectively enrolled in an ongoing ICH cohort study at Columbia Universit...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Roh D,Martin A,Sun CH,Eisenberger A,Boehme A,Elkind MSV,Pucci JU,Murthy S,Kamel H,Sansing L,Park S,Agarwal S,Connolly ES,Claassen J,Hod E,Francis RO

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Stroke is common after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). Transcranial Doppler ultrasound (TCD) monitoring is often employed to identify vasospasm and allow intervention to avoid infarction. The required duration of monitoring has not been established. We aim to determine if 10 days of TCD monitoring...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Miller CM,Palestrant D,Schievink WI,Alexander MJ

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Airembolism without obvious trauma or surgery is rare. METHODS:Case report. RESULTS:Four years after resection of a non-small cell lung cancer, a 57-year-old man presented with recurrent episodes of sudden onset neurological deficits. Head computer tomographic (CT) scans suggested air embolism, and furth...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Gardner R,Wang LH,Ford A,Keyrouz SG

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:An increasing number of patients receive antiplatelet therapy. Patients exposed to surgery while receiving platelet inhibitors hold an increased bleeding risk. Especially in neurosurgery and neurocritical care patients, bleeding and hematoma expansion are feared complications as even minor blee...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Andersen LK,Hvas AM,Hvas CL

更新日期：2020-08-04 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:This study investigated if cerebral blood flow (CBF) regulation by changes of the arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) can be used therapeutically to increase CBF and improve neurological outcome after subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). METHODS:In 12 mechanically ventilated poor-grade SAH-patient...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Westermaier T,Stetter C,Kunze E,Willner N,Holzmeier J,Weiland J,Koehler S,Lotz C,Kilgenstein C,Ernestus RI,Roewer N,Muellenbach RM

更新日期：2016-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:It is controversial whether a low cerebral blood flow (CBF) simply reflects the severity of injury or whether ischemia contributes to the brain's injury. It is also not clear whether posttraumatic cerebral hypoperfusion results from intracranial hypertension or from pathologic changes of the cerebral vascula...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Hlatky R,Contant CF,Diaz-Marchan P,Valadka AB,Robertson CS

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Case reports suggest lacosamide may have a role in status epilepticus (SE). The purpose of this case series is to describe the use of lacosamide in refractory SE (RSE) at our institution. METHODS:Observational study of all patients admitted to the neurosciences intensive care unit with RSE who received at l...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Goodwin H,Hinson HE,Shermock KM,Karanjia N,Lewin JJ 3rd

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neurointensive care (NICU) patients experience complex infectious disease challenges. Central nervous system (CNS) infections are difficult to diagnose and treat, and post-neurosurgical patients are vulnerable to a unique set of healthcare-acquired infections (HAI) in addition to those typical of critically ill patien...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： O'Horo JC,Sampathkumar P

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

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journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Couret D,Simeone P,Freppel S,Velly L

更新日期：2019-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:Patients with acute brain injuries require strict physiologic control to minimize morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to assess in-hospital compliance to strict physiologic parameters (BP, HR, ICP, SpO2) in these populations. METHODS:Patients with severe cerebrovascular events were admitte...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Porto GB,Spiotta AM,Chalela JA,Kellogg RT,Jauch EC

更新日期：2015-12-01 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：INTRODUCTION:Delayed posthypoxic demyelination may rarely complicate an episode of severe hypoxia, with or without exposure to carbon monoxide. Following recovery from initial coma, progressive neurologic deterioration ensues with outcomes ranging from death to full recovery. Delayed posthypoxic demyelination is hypoth...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Khot S,Walker M,Lacy JM,Oakes P,Longstreth WT Jr

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute ischemic stroke is a neurological emergency that can be treated with time-sensitive interventions, including both intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular approaches to thrombus removal. Extensive study has demonstrated that rapid, protocolized, assessment and treatment is essential to improving neurological ou...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Gross H,Grose N

更新日期：2017-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Little data exist regarding the practice of sodium management in acute neurologically injured patients. This study describes the practice variations, thresholds for treatment, and effectiveness of treatment in this population. METHODS:This retrospective, multicenter, observational study identified 400 ICU p...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Human T,Cook AM,Anger B,Bledsoe K,Castle A,Deen D,Gibbs H,Lesch C,Liang N,McAllen K,Morrison C,Parker D Jr,Rowe AS,Rhoney D,Sangha K,Santayana E,Taylor S,Tesoro E,Brophy G

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:There has been growing interest in the use of hypertonic sodium lactate (HSL) solution following traumatic brain injury (TBI) in humans. However, little is known about the effects of HSL on functional deficits with respect to the hyperosmotic nature of HSL. METHODS:We have compared the effects of HSL soluti...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Crespy T,Durost M,Fricault P,Lemasson B,Bouzat P,Barbier EL,Payen JF

更新日期：2020-09-09 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Robotic tele-presence (RTP) is a form of mobile telemedicine, which enables a direct face-to-face rapid response by the physician, instead of the traditional telephonic paradigm. We hypothesized that a model of RTP for after-hour ICU rounds and emergencies would be associated with improved ICU nurse satisf...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Rincon F,Vibbert M,Childs V,Fry R,Caliguri D,Urtecho J,Rosenwasser R,Jallo J

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVE:Intravenous (IV) lacosamide use for status epilepticus has increased in recent years and is recommended for refractory status epilepticus by current guidelines. Per the lacosamide package labeling, the preferred route of administration is diluted and infused over 30-60 min; however, administration ...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Davidson KE,Newell J,Alsherbini K,Krushinski J,Jones GM

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:In patients with spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), pre-hospital markers of disease severity might be useful to potentially triage patients to undergo early interventions. OBJECTIVE:Here, we tested whether loss of consciousness (LOC) at the onset of ICH is associated with intraventricular hemorrhag...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Witsch J,Falcone GJ,Leasure AC,Matouk C,Endres M,Sansing L,Woo D,Sheth KN

更新日期：2021-01-21 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) has been associated with pronounced acute sympathetic activation. The purpose of this investigation is to identify demographic, clinical, radiological, and anatomical features of SAH that relate to sympathetic activation. METHODS:Observational study of consecutive Grades 3-5 SA...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Moussouttas M,Lai EW,Khoury J,Huynh TT,Dombrowski K,Pacak K

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Traumatic spine injuries (TSIs) carry significantly high risks of morbidity, mortality, and exorbitant health care costs from associated medical needs following injury. For these reasons, TSI was chosen as an ENLS protocol. This article offers a comprehensive review on the management of spinal column injuries using th...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Stein DM,Pineda JA,Roddy V,Knight WA 4th

更新日期：2015-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This review examines the available data on the use of osmotic agents in patients with head injury and ischemic stroke, summarizes the physiological effects of osmotic agents, and presents the leading hypotheses regarding the mechanism by which they reduce ICP. Finally, it addresses the validity of the following common...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Diringer MN,Zazulia AR

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neuromuscular disorders increasingly are recognized as a complication in patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) and represent a common cause of prolonged ventilator dependency. The distinct syndromes of critical illness myopathy, prolonged neuromuscular blockade, and critical illness polyneuropathy (CIP) may arise ...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Gorson KC

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Point-of-care ultrasound of the optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) to diagnose increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is of great interest in various clinical scenarios. Yet, the lack of examination standardization has made clinical utility difficult. We compare three ultrasound ocular plane views (inferior...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Raval R,Shen J,Lau D,Ferguson N,Kelly T,Daniels J,Dorotta I,Ramsingh D

更新日期：2020-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hematoma expansion after acute intracerebral hemorrhage occurs most frequently in patients presenting within 3 h of symptom onset. However, the majority of patients present outside this window or with an unknown onset time. We investigated the prevalence of hematoma expansion in these patients and assessed t...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Brouwers HB,Falcone GJ,McNamara KA,Ayres AM,Oleinik A,Schwab K,Romero JM,Viswanathan A,Greenberg SM,Rosand J,Goldstein JN

更新日期：2012-12-01 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：:Recombinant activated factor VII (rFVIIa, NovoSeven, NovoNordisc, Danemark) has been approved for the treatment of patients with hemophilia with inhibitors, further indications, at least in some countries, include the treatment of factor VII deficiency and Glanzmann thrombasthenia refractory to conventional therapy. A...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Hartmann M,Sucker C

更新日期：2007-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Delayed neurological deficit (DND) is the most important cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) whose aneurysms have been secured. However, the methods currently used to predict the development of DND, such as trans-cranial Doppler or levels biochemical markers in blo...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Sjöberg RL,Bergenheim T,Mörén L,Antti H,Lindgren C,Naredi S,Lindvall P

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Hyponatremia may complicate brain injury and exacerbate cerebral edema and intracranial pressure (ICP). Vasopressin-receptor antagonists (such as conivaptan) are promising novel agents to treat hyponatremia that act by inducing aquaresis. It is unclear whether raising serum sodium in this way could also conf...

journal_title：Neurocritical care

authors： Dhar R,Murphy-Human T

更新日期：2011-02-01 00:00:00