Anest. intenziv. Med. 1999;10(1):25-28
Principles of primary care for neurointensive patientArticles
- Neurochirurgické odd., Masarykova nemocnice, Ústí nad Labem, primář MUDr. Martin Sameš
- 1 Neurologické odd., Masarykova nemocnice, Ústí nad Labem, primář MUDr. Tomáš Jerie
Appropriate treatment within primary care for neurointensive patient strongly predicts favourable outcome of subsequent therapy. The basicprinciples include treatment according to Advanced Trauma Life Support protocols, basic neurologic exam according to Glasgow Coma Scale orBenes/Zverina with description of brain stem reflexes. Graphic examination presents an important role for differential diagnostic work up, along withvital functions monitoring and effective pharmacology. In the final part there is presented an overview of patients in Intensive Care Unit of NeurosurgeryDept. in Usti nad Labem (1994-1997).
Keywords: neurointensive care; altered mental state; ATLS; computer tomography; monitoring; brain edema; pharmacotherapy; sedation
Published: February 1, 1999 Show citation