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Agreement of Cerebral State Index and Glasgow Coma Scale in Brain-Injured Patients [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Background: Variables derived from electroencephalogram like cerebral state index (CSI) have been used to monitor the anesthesia depth during general anesthesia.
Akbari, H.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Development of an objective tool for the diagnosis of myxedema coma [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
Myxedema coma, a rare entity, with a reported 25%–65% mortality had no objective criteria for making the diagnosis when we began our study. We developed an objective screening tool for myxedema coma to more easily identify patients and examine the best ...
Bammerlin, Elaine   +2 more
core   +1 more source

Validation of the Sudbury Vertigo Risk Score to risk stratify for a serious cause of vertigo

open access: yesAcademic Emergency Medicine, EarlyView.
Abstract Introduction In 2022, nearly 0.5 million Canadians visited an emergency department (ED) for dizziness, accounting for over 3.5% of all ED visits. Of these patients, only 2%–5% received a serious diagnosis. The cost of ED and inpatient care for dizziness in Canada exceeds $200 million per year, of which neuroimaging accounts for a large ...
Elliot Tissot van Patot   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Secondary Damage after Traumatic Brain Injury: Epidemiology, Pathophysiology and Therapy [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is defined as a microscopic or macroscopic injury to the brain caused by external physical forces. Road traffic accidents, falls, sports injuries (i.e. boxing), recreational accidents (i.e.
Engel, D.C. (Doortje Caroline)
core   +2 more sources

Is methamphetamine blood concentration in emergency department patients associated with the clinical picture?

open access: yesAddiction, Volume 120, Issue 5, Page 1007-1015, May 2025.
Abstract Aims This study aimed to describe clinical features and outcomes of patients presenting to the emergency department with analytically confirmed methamphetamine intoxication, to determine the blood concentration of methamphetamine and to test its association with clinical findings.
David McCutcheon   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

A study of prognostic predictors of supratentorial haematomas [PDF]

open access: yes, 1996
The prognosis of supratentorial haematomas is based on clinical signs and radiological features. The role of evoked potentials has not been evaluated systematically.
Kalita, J.   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Paediatric Traumatic Brain Injury and Long‐Term Antidepressant Use: A Nationwide Register‐Based Cohort Study

open access: yesActa Paediatrica, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aim The association between paediatric traumatic brain injury (pTBI) and post‐traumatic antidepressant medication usage remains an understudied subject. Methods A nationwide Finnish retrospective cohort study (1998–2018) included 71 969 pTBI patients and 64 856 orthopaedic references.
Juho Laaksonen   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Cortical hemodynamics of electrographic status epilepticus in the critically ill

open access: yesEpilepsia, Volume 66, Issue 3, Page 802-816, March 2025.
Abstract Objectives The pathophysiological mechanisms of status epilepticus (SE) underlying potential brain injury remain largely unclear. This study aims to employ functional near‐infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) combined with video‐electroencephalography (vEEG) to monitor brain hemodynamics continuously and non‐invasively in critically ill adult ...
Ali Kassab   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Using Nintendo Wii to improve Cognition in Traumatic Brain Injury [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
The unfortunate accident of Michael Schumacher had highlighted the fact that Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) can happen unexpectedly. Those who survive have to grapple with physical and cognitive disabilities.
Bakar, Abdul Kadir Abu   +2 more
core   +1 more source

How to remove an endotracheal tube [PDF]

open access: yes, 2016
Rationale and key points The decision to remove an endotracheal tube (extubation) is taken when the patient achieves adequate airway control. This requires an effective cough and an acceptable level of consciousness.
Credland, Nicola
core   +1 more source

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