The purpose was to perform a systematic review of studies on central pontine and
extrapontine myelinolysis [forms of osmotic demyelination syndrome (ODS)] and define the …

Myelinolysis is a neurologic disorder that can occur after rapid correction of hyponatremia.
Initially named “central pontine myelinolysis,” this disease is now known to also affect …

Central pontine myelinolysis (CPM) is a demyelinating disease of the pons often associated
with demyelination of other areas of the central nervous system (CNS). The term 'osmotic …

On any day, 2.5% of hospitalized patients are hyponatremic (4, 73). Symptoms of this
common disorder can be quickly reversed by elevation of serum sodium. Unfortunately, the …

Background: Neurological impairment is a major source of morbidity and mortality following
orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). We reviewed our experience with neurologic …

THAM (trometamol; tris-hydroxymethyl aminomethane) is a biologically inert amino alcohol
of low toxicity, which buffers carbon dioxide and acids in vitro and in vivo. At 37° C, the pK …

Over the last thirty years, organ transplantation has become a practical treatment option for
many otherwise fatal diseases. New immunosuppressive agents, advances in tissue …

Modification of the current allocation system for donor livers in the United States to
incorporate recipient serum sodium concentration ([Na]) has recently been proposed …

Preoperative preparation of patients with advanced liver dis... : Critical Care Medicine
Preoperative preparation of patients with advanced liver disease : Critical Care Medicine SCCM …

Central pontine myelinolysis (CPM) is a demyelinating condition affecting not only the
pontine base, but also involving other brain areas. It usually occurs on a background of …