ICP management is a complex task, moving far than numeric thresholds for activation of
interventions. The interactions of intracranial elements requires new interpretations moving …

The goal of neurocritical care in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) is to prevent
secondary brain damage. Pathophysiological mechanisms lead to loss of body mass …

Background Fluid therapy—the administration of fluids to maintain adequate organ tissue
perfusion and oxygenation—is essential in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) …

Acute ischemic stroke is a leading cause of death and major disability worldwide.
Approximately 50% of ischemic strokes are caused by atherothrombotic occlusion of the …

Abstract Purpose of Review We define dehydration and its relationship to pain physiology
including both primary and secondary headache disorders. Recent Findings Intravenous …

Background Intracranial hypertension (ICH) is a major cause of death after traumatic brain
injury (TBI). Continuous hyperosmolar therapy (CHT) has been proposed for the treatment of …

Head trauma is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in small animals. In dogs with
severe blunt trauma, head trauma occurs in approximately 25% and is associated with …

Background: Balanced crystalloid solutions induce less hyperchloremia than normal saline,
but their role as primary fluid replacement for children undergoing surgery is unestablished …

Background The optimal hemodynamic targets and management of patients with acute brain
injury are not completely elucidated, but recent evidence points to important impact on …

Abstract Purpose of the Review The aims of fluid management in acute brain injury are to
preserve or restore physiology and guarantee appropriate tissue perfusion, avoiding …