Neurologic Monitoring
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
FIGURE 29.1 Patient with right upper lobe collapse and associated S-sign of Golden as demonstrated by the reverse S shape at the inferolateral border of the right upper lobe (arrow)….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…