Airway and Pulmonary Management in Neurosurgical Critical Care

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Abstract

Patients at risk for life-threatening deterioration of central nervous system disease are managed in the critical care unit. For example, there are approximately 500,000 traumas per year in the USA with one half of the deaths directly related to head trauma and respective complications. Endotracheal intubations in neurological emergencies are some of the most challenging aspects of airway management.

Keywords

Deep Venous Thrombosis Endotracheal Intubation Intracranial Hypertension Airway Management Nosocomial Pneumonia 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Department of Neurology and Neurological Surgery, Cerebrovascular CenterCleveland ClinicClevelandUSA

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