Neurologic Monitoring

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FLOW–METABOLISM COUPLING In the normal brain, an increase in cerebral metabolism is rapidly matched by local increases in CBF. This is referred to as regional flow–metabolism coupling or cerebral metabolic…

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Liver Failure: Acute and Acute-on-Chronic

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FIGURE 127.1 Pathogenesis of cerebral edema and intracranial hypertension in acute liver failure. BBB, blood–brain barrier; Ca2+, calcium; CBF, cerebral blood flow; CPP, cerebral perfusion pressure; HO-1, heme-oxidase-1; ICP, intracranial…

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Cardiac Dysrhythmias

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FIGURE 98.1 Lead II rhythm strip. Second-degree type II sinoatrial block. The P–P interval is initially 720 msec and appears to prolong to 1,440 msec (exactly twice the prior P–P…

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Dermatologic Conditions

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TABLE 142.2 Classification of Dermatologic Disorders in Intensive Care Medicine TABLE 142.3 Life-Threatening Dermatologic Disorders FIGURE 142.1 Severe life-threatening pemphigus vulgaris. Extensive erosions caused acute skin failure. Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid…

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Valvular Heart Disease

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FIGURE 97.1 Mid esophageal aortic valve short axis (A) and long axis (B). TEE views showing calcified aortic valve leaflets with valve stenosis. Pathophysiology In chronic AR, the LV dilates…

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Noninvasive Ventilatory Support Modes

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FIGURE 103.1 Noninvasive ventilation delivered through a nasal mask. HS, head straps; RC, respiratory circuit; V, ventilator. (Photograph printed with the permission of the patient.) Nasal Pillows Nasal pillows or…

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Temporary Cardiac Pacemakers

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TABLE 34.2 Standard American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Classification for Recommendations and Indications TABLE 34.3 Indications for Pacing in Acute Myocardial Infarction TABLE 34.4 Common Pacing Modes Available for…

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Vascular Cannulation

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FIGURE 33.1 Anatomy of the internal jugular vein. More superficial position than the SV Lower stenosis or occlusion rate as opposed to the SV. The advantages of using the right…

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Temperature Monitoring

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FIGURE 26.1 Zero-heat-flux cutaneous thermometer consists of a thermal insulator covered by an electric heater. The heater is servo-controlled to eliminate the heat flow through the insulator, at which point…

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