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Zhu J, Shan Y, Li Y, Xu X, Wu X, Xue Y, Gao G. Random forest-based prediction of intracranial hypertension in patients with traumatic brain injury. Intensive Care Med Exp 2024; 12:58. [PMID: 38954280 PMCID: PMC11219663 DOI: 10.1186/s40635-024-00643-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Treatment and prevention of intracranial hypertension (IH) to minimize secondary brain injury are central to the neurocritical care management of traumatic brain injury (TBI). Predicting the onset of IH in advance allows for a more aggressive prophylactic treatment. This study aimed to develop random forest (RF) models for predicting IH events in TBI patients. METHODS We analyzed prospectively collected data from patients admitted to the intensive care unit with invasive intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring. Patients with persistent ICP > 22 mmHg in the early postoperative period (first 6 h) were excluded to focus on IH events that had not yet occurred. ICP-related data from the initial 6 h were used to extract linear (ICP, cerebral perfusion pressure, pressure reactivity index, and cerebrospinal fluid compensatory reserve index) and nonlinear features (complexity of ICP and cerebral perfusion pressure). IH was defined as ICP > 22 mmHg for > 5 min, and severe IH (SIH) as ICP > 22 mmHg for > 1 h during the subsequent ICP monitoring period. RF models were then developed using baseline characteristics (age, sex, and initial Glasgow Coma Scale score) along with linear and nonlinear features. Fivefold cross-validation was performed to avoid overfitting. RESULTS The study included 69 patients. Forty-three patients (62.3%) experienced an IH event, of whom 30 (43%) progressed to SIH. The median time to IH events was 9.83 h, and to SIH events, it was 11.22 h. The RF model showed acceptable performance in predicting IH with an area under the curve (AUC) of 0.76 and excellent performance in predicting SIH (AUC = 0.84). Cross-validation analysis confirmed the stability of the results. CONCLUSIONS The presented RF model can forecast subsequent IH events, particularly severe ones, in TBI patients using ICP data from the early postoperative period. It provides researchers and clinicians with a potentially predictive pathway and framework that could help triage patients requiring more intensive neurological treatment at an early stage.
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- Jun Zhu
- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 201600, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 201600, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 200092, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Minhang Hospital Fudan University, Shanghai, 201199, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 201600, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, 201600, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100070, China.
- Neurotrauma Laboratory, Beijing Neurosurgical Institute, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100070, China.
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Valentim W, Bertani R, Brasil S. A Narrative Review on Financial Challenges and Health Care Costs Associated with Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States. World Neurosurg 2024; 187:82-92. [PMID: 38583561 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.03.175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 03/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/09/2024]
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BACKGROUND Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a highly prevalent and potentially severe medical condition. Challenges regarding TBI management are related to accurate diagnostics, defining its severity, and establishing prompt interventions to affect outcomes. Among the health care components in the TBI handling strategy is intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, which is fundamental to therapy decisions. However, ICP monitoring is an Achilles tendon, imposing a significant financial burden on health care systems, particularly in middle and low-income communities. This article arises from the understanding from the authors that there is insufficient scientific evidence about the potential economic impacts from the use of noninvasive technologies in the monitoring of TBI. Based on personal experience, as well as from reading other, clinically focused studies, the thesis is that the use of such technologies could greatly affect the health care system and this article seeks to address this lack of literature, show ways in which such systems could be evaluated, and show estimations of possible results from these investigations. OBJECTIVE This review primarily investigates the economic burden of TBI and whether new technologies are suitable to reduce its health care costs without compromising the quality of care, according to the levels of evidence available. The objective is to stimulate more research and attention in the area. METHODS For this narrative review, a PubMed search was conducted for articles discussing TBI health care costs, as well as monitoring technologies (tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, optic nerve sheath diameter, transcranial Doppler, pupillometry, and noninvasive ICP waveform) and their application in managing TBI. Strategies were first evaluated from a medical noninferiority perspective before calculating the average savings of each selected strategy. All applicable studies were analyzed for quality using the Consolidated Health Economic Evaluation Reporting Standards 2022 Statement117 and this article was written to conform as much as possible with it. RESULTS The review included 109 references and showed a consistent potential in noninvasive technologies to reduce costs and maintain or improve the quality of care. CONCLUSIONS TBI prevalence has increased with a disproportionate health care burden in the last decades. Noninvasive monitoring techniques seem to be effective in reducing TBI health care costs, with few limitations, especially the need for more supporting scientific evidence. The undeniable clinical and financial potential of these techniques is compelling to further investigate their role in TBI management, as well as the creation of more comprehensive monitoring models to the understanding of complex phenomena occurring in the injured brain.
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- Wander Valentim
- Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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- Neurosurgery Division, Department of Neurology, São Paulo University School of Medicine, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Neurosurgery Division, Department of Neurology, São Paulo University School of Medicine, São Paulo, Brazil
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Arpa A, Yigit A, Basar I, Yilmaz T. The Effect of Hydrocephalus on the Optic Nerve in the Presence of Intracranial Mass. World Neurosurg 2024; 187:e656-e664. [PMID: 38704142 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.04.142] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2024] [Accepted: 04/23/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter is a noninvasive, practical, and economical method used to identify increased intracranial pressure. The purpose of this study is to detect the preoperative and postoperative changes in optic nerve sheath diameter in patients with intracranial mass, to correlate these changes with optic nerve diameter variations, and to evaluate the impact of hydrocephalus on these alterations. MATERIAL AND METHOD This study was conducted with patients who presented to our clinic with complaints of intracranial mass, were decided for surgery, and underwent surgical procedures. FINDINGS The optic nerve and optic nerve sheath diameter measurement values were different preoperatively and postoperatively, with a significant decrease in the optic nerve sheath diameter in all groups in postoperative measurements, while the optic nerve diameter significantly increased. CONCLUSIONS Although there was no significant difference between the effects of hydrocephalus and intracranial mass-related increase in intracranial pressure on the optic nerve and optic nerve sheath, it was observed that hydrocephalus increased intracranial pressure when considering the Evans ratio. It has been determined that as ventricular dilatation increases, so does intracranial pressure, which leads to an increase in the diameter of the optic nerve sheath, resulting in papilledema and thinning of the optic nerve. These findings indicate the importance of early cerebrospinal fluid diversion and monitoring optic nerve sheath diameter in the management.
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- Abdurrahman Arpa
- Department of Neurosurgery, Dicle University School of Medicine, Diyarbakir, Turkey.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Dicle University School of Medicine, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Dicle University School of Medicine, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Dicle University School of Medicine, Diyarbakir, Turkey
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Fan WZ, Jiang JR, Zang HL, Shen XH, Cheng H, Yang WJ, Wang H, Jing LX. Advancements in Ultrasound Techniques for Evaluating Intracranial Pressure Through Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter Measurement. World Neurosurg 2024; 189:285-290. [PMID: 38906474 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2024.06.087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/23/2024]
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Elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) in patients with cerebral lesions has garnered considerable attention in research. It often manifests as a common symptom in conditions such as intracranial tumors, intracerebral hemorrhage, and cerebral edema. This paper provides an overview of ICP concepts, discusses the advantages and disadvantages of traditional monitoring methods, explores the physiological and anatomical aspects of the optic nerve sheath, examines the utility of ultrasound measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) in both nervous system and nonnervous system disorders, and outlines the cutoff values and normal ranges for assessing elevated ICP using ultrasound measurement of ONSD. The review underscores ultrasound measurement of ONSD as a promising noninvasive, safe, straightforward, and repeatable examination technique for various diseases. Nevertheless, the lack of standardized cutoff values for elevated ICP remains a challenge. Summarizing studies on optic nerve sheaths is crucial for enhancing the efficacy of ultrasound measurement of ONSD in assessing ICP.
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- Wei-Ze Fan
- Department of The Fifth Cardiology, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province, Taizhou, China
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- Department of Emergency, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Shijiazhuang People's Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Shijiazhuang People's Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China.
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- Department of Component Preparation Section, Hebei Province Blood Center, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Shijiazhuang People's Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Shijiazhuang People's Hospital, Shijiazhuang, China
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Liu J, Chaij J, Linguraru MG, French B, Keating R, Alexander AL, Porras AR. Cranial bone thickness and density anomalies quantified from CT images can identify chronic increased intracranial pressure. Neuroradiology 2024:10.1007/s00234-024-03393-0. [PMID: 38871879 DOI: 10.1007/s00234-024-03393-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024]
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PURPOSE The diagnosis of chronic increased intracranial pressure (IIP)is often based on subjective evaluation or clinical metrics with low predictive value. We aimed to quantify cranial bone changes associated with pediatric IIP using CT images and to identify patients at risk. METHODS We retrospectively quantified local cranial bone thickness and mineral density from the CT images of children with chronic IIP and compared their statistical differences to normative children without IIP adjusting for age, sex and image resolution. Subsequently, we developed a classifier to identify IIP based on these measurements. Finally, we demonstrated our methods to explore signs of IIP in patients with non-syndromic sagittal craniosynostosis (NSSC). RESULTS We quantified a significant decrease of bone density in 48 patients with IIP compared to 1,018 normative subjects (P < .001), but no differences in bone thickness (P = .56 and P = .89 for age groups 0-2 and 2-10 years, respectively). Our classifier demonstrated 83.33% (95% CI: 69.24%, 92.03%) sensitivity and 87.13% (95% CI: 84.88%, 89.10%) specificity in identifying patients with IIP. Compared to normative subjects, 242 patients with NSSC presented significantly lower cranial bone density (P < .001), but no differences were found compared to patients with IIP (P = .57). Of patients with NSSC, 36.78% (95% CI: 30.76%, 43.22%) presented signs of IIP. CONCLUSION Cranial bone changes associated with pediatric IIP can be quantified from CT images to support earlier diagnoses of IIP, and to study the presence of IIP secondary to cranial pathology such as non-syndromic sagittal craniosynostosis.
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- Jiawei Liu
- Department of Biostatistics and Informatics, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA.
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- Department of Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
- Departments of Radiology and Pediatrics, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Children's National Hospital, Washington, DC, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA
- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics and Informatics, Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA.
- Department of Pediatric Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA.
- Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine, Aurora, CO, USA.
- Department of Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA.
- Departments of Pediatrics and Biomedical Informatics, School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, CO, USA.
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Brasil S, Godoy DA, Videtta W, Rubiano AM, Solla D, Taccone FS, Robba C, Rasulo F, Aries M, Smielewski P, Meyfroidt G, Battaglini D, Hirzallah MI, Amorim R, Sampaio G, Moulin F, Deana C, Picetti E, Kolias A, Hutchinson P, Hawryluk GW, Czosnyka M, Panerai RB, Shutter LA, Park S, Rynkowski C, Paranhos J, Silva THS, Malbouisson LMS, Paiva WS. A Comprehensive Perspective on Intracranial Pressure Monitoring and Individualized Management in Neurocritical Care: Results of a Survey with Global Experts. Neurocrit Care 2024:10.1007/s12028-024-02008-z. [PMID: 38811514 DOI: 10.1007/s12028-024-02008-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024]
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BACKGROUND Numerous trials have addressed intracranial pressure (ICP) management in neurocritical care. However, identifying its harmful thresholds and controlling ICP remain challenging in terms of improving outcomes. Evidence suggests that an individualized approach is necessary for establishing tolerance limits for ICP, incorporating factors such as ICP waveform (ICPW) or pulse morphology along with additional data provided by other invasive (e.g., brain oximetry) and noninvasive monitoring (NIM) methods (e.g., transcranial Doppler, optic nerve sheath diameter ultrasound, and pupillometry). This study aims to assess current ICP monitoring practices among experienced clinicians and explore whether guidelines should incorporate ancillary parameters from NIM and ICPW in future updates. METHODS We conducted a survey among experienced professionals involved in researching and managing patients with severe injury across low-middle-income countries (LMICs) and high-income countries (HICs). We sought their insights on ICP monitoring, particularly focusing on the impact of NIM and ICPW in various clinical scenarios. RESULTS From October to December 2023, 109 professionals from the Americas and Europe participated in the survey, evenly distributed between LMIC and HIC. When ICP ranged from 22 to 25 mm Hg, 62.3% of respondents were open to considering additional information, such as ICPW and other monitoring techniques, before adjusting therapy intensity levels. Moreover, 77% of respondents were inclined to reassess patients with ICP in the 18-22 mm Hg range, potentially escalating therapy intensity levels with the support of ICPW and NIM. Differences emerged between LMIC and HIC participants, with more LMIC respondents preferring arterial blood pressure transducer leveling at the heart and endorsing the use of NIM techniques and ICPW as ancillary information. CONCLUSIONS Experienced clinicians tend to personalize ICP management, emphasizing the importance of considering various monitoring techniques. ICPW and noninvasive techniques, particularly in LMIC settings, warrant further exploration and could potentially enhance individualized patient care. The study suggests updating guidelines to include these additional components for a more personalized approach to ICP management.
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- Sérgio Brasil
- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine University of São Paulo, Av. Dr. Eneas de Carvalho Aguiar 255, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Intensive Care Unit, Hospital Posadas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine University of São Paulo, Av. Dr. Eneas de Carvalho Aguiar 255, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hôpital Universitaire de Bruxelles, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Scientific Institute for Research, Hospitalization and Healthcare, Policlínico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Neuroanesthesia, Neurocritical and Postoperative Care, Spedali Civili University Affiliated Hospital of Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Department of Intensive Care, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- School of Mental Health and Neurosciences, University Maastricht, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Addenbrookes Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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- Department and Laboratory of Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Scientific Institute for Research, Hospitalization and Healthcare, Policlínico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
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- Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Center for Space Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine University of São Paulo, Av. Dr. Eneas de Carvalho Aguiar 255, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Neurology Department, São Paulo Federal University Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Neurology Department, São Paulo Federal University Medical School, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Health Integrated Agency of Friuli Centrale, Udine, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Parma University Hospital, Parma, Italy
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- Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute, Akron General Hospital, Fairlawn, OH, USA
- Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, USA
- Brain Trauma Foundation, New York, USA
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK
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- Cerebral Haemodynamics in Ageing and Stroke Medicine Group, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Departments of Critical Care Medicine, Neurology and Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
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- Departments of Neurology and Biomedical Informatics, Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urgency and Trauma, Medical Faculty, Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Brazil
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- Intensive Care and Neuroemergency, Santa Casa de Misericórdia, São João del Rei, Brazil
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- Department of Intensive Care, School of Medicine University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Intensive Care, School of Medicine University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurology, School of Medicine University of São Paulo, Av. Dr. Eneas de Carvalho Aguiar 255, São Paulo, Brazil
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Petitt Z, Trillo Ordonez Y, Agwu C, Ott M, Shakir M, Ayala Mullikin A, Davis J, Khalafallah AM, Tang A, Shalita C, Ssembatya JM, Deng DD, Headley J, Obiga O, Haglund MM, Fuller AT. Exploring the feasibility of pupillometry training and perceptions of potential use for intracranial pressure monitoring in Uganda: A mixed methods study. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0298619. [PMID: 38748676 PMCID: PMC11095748 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 05/19/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounts for the majority of Uganda's neurosurgical disease burden; however, invasive intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring is infrequently used. Noninvasive monitoring could change the care of patients in such a setting through quick detection of elevated ICP. PURPOSE Given the novelty of pupillometry in Uganda, this mixed methods study assessed the feasibility of pupillometry for noninvasive ICP monitoring for patients with TBI. METHODS Twenty-two healthcare workers in Kampala, Uganda received education on pupillometry, practiced using the device on healthy volunteers, and completed interviews discussing pupillometry and its implementation. Interviews were assessed with qualitative analysis, while quantitative analysis evaluated learning time, measurement time, and accuracy of measurements by participants compared to a trainer's measurements. RESULTS Most participants (79%) reported a positive perception of pupillometry. Participants described the value of pupillometry in the care of patients during examination, monitoring, and intervention delivery. Commonly discussed concerns included pupillometry's cost, understanding, and maintenance needs. Perceived implementation challenges included device availability and contraindications for use. Participants suggested offering continued education and engaging hospital leadership as implementation strategies. During training, the average learning time was 13.5 minutes (IQR 3.5), and the measurement time was 50.6 seconds (IQR 11.8). Paired t-tests to evaluate accuracy showed no statistically significant difference in comparison measurements. CONCLUSION Pupillometry was considered acceptable for noninvasive ICP monitoring of patients with TBI, and pupillometer use was shown to be feasible during training. However, key concerns would need to be addressed during implementation to aid device utilization.
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- Zoey Petitt
- Duke University Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neurology, Durham, NC, United States of America
- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, United States of America
- Duke University Global Health Institute, Durham, NC, United States of America
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- Duke University Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neurology, Durham, NC, United States of America
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- Duke University Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neurology, Durham, NC, United States of America
- Pritzker School of Medicine, The University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States of America
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- Duke University Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neurology, Durham, NC, United States of America
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- Duke University Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neurology, Durham, NC, United States of America
- Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
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- Duke University Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neurology, Durham, NC, United States of America
- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, United States of America
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- Duke University Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neurology, Durham, NC, United States of America
- University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States of America
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- Duke University Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neurology, Durham, NC, United States of America
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Miami, Miami, FL, United States of America
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- Duke University Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neurology, Durham, NC, United States of America
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- Duke University Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neurology, Durham, NC, United States of America
- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, United States of America
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- Duke University Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neurology, Durham, NC, United States of America
- Division of Neurosurgery, Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Mbarara, Uganda
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- Duke University Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neurology, Durham, NC, United States of America
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- Duke University Global Health Institute, Durham, NC, United States of America
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- Duke University Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neurology, Durham, NC, United States of America
- Department of Neurosurgery, Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
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- Duke University Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neurology, Durham, NC, United States of America
- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, United States of America
- Duke University Global Health Institute, Durham, NC, United States of America
- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, United States of America
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- Duke University Division of Global Neurosurgery and Neurology, Durham, NC, United States of America
- Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC, United States of America
- Duke University Global Health Institute, Durham, NC, United States of America
- Department of Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, United States of America
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Montalvo-Afonso A, Castilla-Díez JM, Martín-Velasco V, Martín-Alonso J, Diana-Martín R, Delgado-López PD. Perioperative risk factors for major complications after bone replacement in decompressive craniectomy. NEUROCIRUGIA (ENGLISH EDITION) 2024; 35:145-151. [PMID: 38452931 DOI: 10.1016/j.neucie.2024.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Bone flap replacement after a decompressive craniectomy is a low complexity procedure, but with complications that can negatively impact the patient's outcome. A better knowledge of the risk factors for these complications could reduce their incidence. PATIENTS AND METHODS A retrospective review of a series of 50 patients who underwent bone replacement after decompressive craniectomy at a tertiary center over a 10-year period was performed. Those clinical variables related to complications after replacement were recorded and their risk factors were analyzed. RESULTS A total of 18 patients (36%) presented complications after bone flap replacement, of which 10 (55.5%) required a new surgery for their treatment. Most of the replacements (95%) were performed in the first 90 days after the craniectomy, with a tendency to present more complications compared to the subsequent period (37.8% vs 20%, p > 0.05). The most frequent complication was subdural hygroma, which appeared later than infection, the second most frequent complication. The need for ventricular drainage or tracheostomy and the mean time on mechanical ventilation, ICU admission, or waiting until bone replacement were greater in patients who presented post-replacement complications. Previous infections outside the nervous system or the surgical wound was the only risk factor for post-bone flap replacement complications (p = 0.031). CONCLUSIONS Postoperative complications were recorded in more than a third of the patients who underwent cranial bone flap replacement, and at least half of them required a new surgery. A specific protocol aimed at controlling previous infections could reduce the risk of complications and help establish the optimal time for cranial bone flap replacement.
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- Departamento de Neurocirugía, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Burgos, Spain
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Liu L, Lu H, Whelan M, Chen Y, Ding X. CiGNN: A Causality-Informed and Graph Neural Network Based Framework for Cuffless Continuous Blood Pressure Estimation. IEEE J Biomed Health Inform 2024; 28:2674-2686. [PMID: 38478458 PMCID: PMC11100861 DOI: 10.1109/jbhi.2024.3377128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Revised: 01/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/07/2024]
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Causalityholds profound potentials to dissipate confusion and improve accuracy in cuffless continuous blood pressure (BP) estimation, an area often neglected in current research. In this study, we propose a two-stage framework, CiGNN, that seamlessly integrates causality and graph neural network (GNN) for cuffless continuous BP estimation. The first stage concentrates on the generation of a causal graph between BP and wearable features from the the perspective of causal inference, so as to identify features that are causally related to BP variations. This stage is pivotal for the identification of novel causal features from the causal graph beyond pulse transit time (PTT). We found these causal features empower better tracking in BP changes compared to PTT. For the second stage, a spatio-temporal GNN (STGNN) is utilized to learn from the causal graph obtained from the first stage. The STGNN can exploit both the spatial information within the causal graph and temporal information from beat-by-beat cardiac signals for refined cuffless continuous BP estimation. We evaluated the proposed method with three datasets that include 305 subjects (102 hypertensive patients) with age ranging from 20-90 and BP at different levels, with the continuous Finapres BP as references. The mean absolute difference (MAD) for estimated systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) were 3.77 mmHg and 2.52 mmHg, respectively, which outperformed comparison methods. In all cases including subjects with different age groups, while doing various maneuvers that induces BP changes at different levels and with or without hypertension, the proposed CiGNN method demonstrates superior performance for cuffless continuous BP estimation. These findings suggest that the proposed CiGNN is a promising approach in elucidating the causal mechanisms of cuffless BP estimation and can substantially enhance the precision of BP measurement.
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- Lei Liu
- School of Life Science and TechnologyUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengdu611731China
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- Institute of Biomedical EngineeringUniversity of OxfordOX1 2JDOxfordU.K.
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- Centre for Healthcare and CommunitiesCoventry UniversityCV1 5FBCoventryU.K.
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- School of Life Science and TechnologyUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengdu611731China
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- School of Life Science and TechnologyUniversity of Electronic Science and Technology of ChinaChengdu611731China
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Moncur EM, D'Antona L, Peters AL, Favarato G, Thompson S, Vicedo C, Thorne L, Watkins LD, Day BL, Toma AK, Bancroft MJ. Ambulatory intracranial pressure in humans: ICP increases during movement between body positions. BRAIN & SPINE 2024; 4:102771. [PMID: 38560043 PMCID: PMC10979007 DOI: 10.1016/j.bas.2024.102771] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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Introduction Positional changes in intracranial pressure (ICP) have been described in humans when measured over minutes or hours in a static posture, with ICP higher when lying supine than when sitting or standing upright. However, humans are often ambulant with frequent changes in position self-generated by active movement. Research question We explored how ICP changes during movement between body positions. Material and methods Sixty-two patients undergoing clinical ICP monitoring were recruited. Patients were relatively well, ambulatory and of mixed age, body habitus and pathology. We instructed patients to move back and forth between sitting and standing or lying and sitting positions at 20 s intervals after an initial 60s at rest. We simultaneously measured body position kinematics from inertial measurement units and ICP from an intraparenchymal probe at 100 Hz. Results ICP increased transiently during movements beyond the level expected by body position alone. The amplitude of the increase varied between participants but was on average ∼5 mmHg during sit-to-stand, stand-to-sit and sit-to-lie movements and 10.8 mmHg [95%CI: 9.3,12.4] during lie-to-sit movements. The amplitude increased slightly with age, was greater in males, and increased with median 24-h ICP. For lie-to-sit and sit-to-lie movements, higher BMI was associated with greater mid-movement increase (β = 0.99 [0.78,1.20]; β = 0.49 [0.34,0.64], respectively). Discussion and conclusion ICP increases during movement between body positions. The amplitude of the increase in ICP varies with type of movement, age, sex, and BMI. This could be a marker of disturbed ICP dynamics and may be particularly relevant for patients with CSF-diverting shunts in situ.
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- Eleanor M. Moncur
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UK
- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Department of Brain Repair and Rehabilitation, UK
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- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UK
- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Department of Brain Repair and Rehabilitation, UK
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- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Department of Brain Repair and Rehabilitation, UK
- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, UK
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- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Department of Brain Repair and Rehabilitation, UK
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- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UK
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- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UK
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- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, UK
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- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UK
- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Department of Brain Repair and Rehabilitation, UK
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- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Department of Brain Repair and Rehabilitation, UK
- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, UK
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Carter C, Notter J. Undertaking a neurological assessment. Nurs Stand 2024; 39:45-50. [PMID: 37927224 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2023.e12173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023]
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Neurological observations are an essential aspect of assessment in patients with altered mental status and require the nurse to collect and analyse information using a validated assessment tool. Assessing a patient's pupil size and response is also an important element of a neurological assessment. This article summarises the pathophysiology of raised intracranial pressure and lists some of the conditions that may contribute to an alteration in a patient's mental status. The article details the use of two commonly used neurological assessment tools and the assessment of a patient's pupil size and response. The author also considers the challenges related to accurate recording of neurological observations.
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- Chris Carter
- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, England
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- Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences, Birmingham City University, Birmingham, England
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Mirzabaev M, Dusembekov E, Akhanov G, Zhailaubayeva A, Karavayev V. Diagnosis and Treatment of Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Syndrome. World Neurosurg 2023; 180:e163-e170. [PMID: 37696434 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE A topic of current research is the development of a new approach to the diagnosis and treatment of severe brain injury taking into consideration its main pathophysiological mechanism-idiopathic intracranial hypertension syndrome. The goal of this study was to identify Doppler patterns of unfavorable craniocerebral injury conditions to form a consistent algorithm of treatment measures to reduce secondary brain damage in patients with severe craniocerebral trauma. METHODS Transcranial Doppler imaging is a prospective method, which allows quick and noninvasive assessment of the intracerebral blood flow dynamics right at the patient's bedside. Due to the operator-dependent nature of this method, clinical interpretation can often be contradictory. As a result, no clear criteria for therapy correction have yet been formulated based on this neuroimaging method. RESULTS Analysis of the therapy performed allowed us to specify the options for the hyperosmolar solutions for the correction of idiopathic intracranial hypertension syndrome. CONCLUSIONS No statistically significant difference in effectiveness was shown between mannitol and hypertonic saline solutions.
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- Marat Mirzabaev
- Department of Neurosurgery, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, City Clinical Hospital No. 7, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, City Clinical Hospital No. 7, Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Gedeno K, Neme D, Jemal B, Aweke Z, Achule A, Geremu K, Bekele Uddo T. Evidence-based management of adult traumatic brain injury with raised intracranial pressure in intensive critical care unit at resource-limited settings: a literature review. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2023; 85:5983-6000. [PMID: 38098558 PMCID: PMC10718354 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 12/17/2023] Open
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Background In underdeveloped countries, there is a greater incidence of mortality and morbidity arising from trauma, with traumatic brain injury (TBI) accounting for 50% of all trauma-related deaths. The occurrence of elevated intracranial pressure (ICP), which is a common pathophysiological phenomenon in cases of TBI, acts as a contributing factor to unfavorable outcomes. The aim of this systematic review is to analyze the existing literature regarding the management of adult TBI with raised ICP in an intensive critical care unit, despite limited resources. Methods This systematic review was performed in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis protocol. Search engines such as PubMed, the Cochrane database, and Google Scholar were utilized to locate high-level evidence that would facilitate the formation of sound conclusions. Result A total of 11 715 articles were identified and individually assessed to determine their eligibility for inclusion or exclusion based on predetermined criteria and outcome variables. The methodological quality of each study was evaluated using recommended criteria. Ultimately, the review consisted of 51 articles. Conclusion Physical examination results and noninvasive assessments of the optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) via sonography are positively associated with elevated ICP, and are employed as diagnostic and monitoring tools for elevated ICP in resource-limited settings. Management of elevated ICP necessitates an algorithmic approach that utilizes prophylactic measures and acute intervention treatments to mitigate the risk of secondary brain injury.
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- Kanbiro Gedeno
- Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Science, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch
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- Department of Anesthesia
- School of Clinical Science, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Science, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch
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- Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Science, Arba Minch University, Arba Minch
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- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine and Health Science, Dilla University, Dilla, Ethiopia
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Flato UAP, Pereira BCDA, Costa FA, Vilela MC, Frigieri G, Cavalcante NJF, de Almeida SLS. Astrocytoma Mimicking Herpetic Meningoencephalitis: The Role of Non-Invasive Multimodal Monitoring in Neurointensivism. Neurol Int 2023; 15:1403-1410. [PMID: 38132969 PMCID: PMC10745918 DOI: 10.3390/neurolint15040090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 11/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Neuromonitoring is a critical tool for emergency rooms and intensive care units to promptly identify and treat brain injuries. The case report of a patient with status epilepticus necessitating orotracheal intubation and intravenous lorazepam administration is presented. A pattern of epileptiform activity was detected in the left temporal region, and intravenous Acyclovir was administered based on the diagnostic hypothesis of herpetic meningoencephalitis. The neurointensivist opted for multimodal non-invasive bedside neuromonitoring due to the complexity of the patient's condition. A Brain4care (B4C) non-invasive intracranial compliance monitor was utilized alongside the assessment of an optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) and transcranial Doppler (TCD). Based on the collected data, a diagnosis of intracranial hypertension (ICH) was made and a treatment plan was developed. After the neurosurgery team's evaluation, a stereotaxic biopsy of the temporal lesion revealed a grade 2 diffuse astrocytoma, and an urgent total resection was performed. Research suggests that monitoring patients in a dedicated neurologic intensive care unit (Neuro ICU) can lead to improved outcomes and shorter hospital stays. In addition to being useful for patients with a primary brain injury, neuromonitoring may also be advantageous for those at risk of cerebral hemodynamic impairment. Lastly, it is essential to note that neuromonitoring technologies are non-invasive, less expensive, safe, and bedside-accessible approaches with significant diagnostic and monitoring potential for patients at risk of brain abnormalities. Multimodal neuromonitoring is a vital tool in critical care units for the identification and management of acute brain trauma as well as for patients at risk of cerebral hemodynamic impairment.
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- Uri Adrian Prync Flato
- Hospital Samaritano Higienópolis—Américas Serviços Médicos, São Paulo 01232-010, Brazil; (B.C.d.A.P.); (F.A.C.); (M.C.V.); (N.J.F.C.); (S.L.S.d.A.)
- Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, Faculdade Israelita de Ciências da Saúde Albert Einstein, São Paulo 05652-900, Brazil
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- Hospital Samaritano Higienópolis—Américas Serviços Médicos, São Paulo 01232-010, Brazil; (B.C.d.A.P.); (F.A.C.); (M.C.V.); (N.J.F.C.); (S.L.S.d.A.)
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- Hospital Samaritano Higienópolis—Américas Serviços Médicos, São Paulo 01232-010, Brazil; (B.C.d.A.P.); (F.A.C.); (M.C.V.); (N.J.F.C.); (S.L.S.d.A.)
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- Hospital Samaritano Higienópolis—Américas Serviços Médicos, São Paulo 01232-010, Brazil; (B.C.d.A.P.); (F.A.C.); (M.C.V.); (N.J.F.C.); (S.L.S.d.A.)
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- Medical Investigation Laboratory 62, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 01246-000, Brazil;
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- Hospital Samaritano Higienópolis—Américas Serviços Médicos, São Paulo 01232-010, Brazil; (B.C.d.A.P.); (F.A.C.); (M.C.V.); (N.J.F.C.); (S.L.S.d.A.)
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- Hospital Samaritano Higienópolis—Américas Serviços Médicos, São Paulo 01232-010, Brazil; (B.C.d.A.P.); (F.A.C.); (M.C.V.); (N.J.F.C.); (S.L.S.d.A.)
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Sadan O, Jeong YS, Cohen-Sadan S, Sathialingam E, Buckley EM, Kandiah PA, Grossberg JA, Asbury W, Jusko WJ, Samuels OB. Cerebrospinal Fluid Pharmacokinetics of Nicardipine Following Intrathecal Administration in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Patients. MEDRXIV : THE PREPRINT SERVER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES 2023:2023.10.17.23297116. [PMID: 37905152 PMCID: PMC10614995 DOI: 10.1101/2023.10.17.23297116] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) is a devastating type of stroke, leading to high mortality and morbidity rates. Cerebral vasospasm and delayed cerebral ischemia (DCI) are common complications following SAH and contribute significantly to the poor outcomes observed in these patients. Intrathecal (IT) nicardipine delivered via an existing external ventricular drain has been shown to be correlated with reduced DCI and improved patient outcomes. The current study aims to characterize population pharmacokinetic (popPK) properties of intermittent IT nicardipine. Following informed consent, serial cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples were obtained from 16 SAH patients (50.4 ± 9.3 years old; 12 females) treated with IT nicardipine every 6 hours (n=8) or every 8 hours (n=8), which were subject to high-performance liquid chromatography for measurement of its CSF concentration. Our popPK analysis showed that the CSF PK of IT nicardipine in the cohort was adequately described by a two-compartment model with a lag time, with reliable parameter estimates (relative standard error < 50%). The intracranial pressure influenced both the total clearance and the central volume. Calculated PK parameters were similar between q6h and q8h dosing regimens. Despite a small cohort of SAH patients, we successfully developed a popPK model to describe the nicardipine disposition kinetics in the CSF following IT administration. These findings may help inform future clinical trials designed to examine the optimal dosing of IT nicardipine.
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- Ofer Sadan
- Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Division of Neurocritical Care, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, 14214, USA
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- Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Division of Neurocritical Care, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Division of Neurocritical Care, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Division of Neurocritical Care, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York, 14214, USA
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- Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery, Division of Neurocritical Care, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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Patel S, Maria-Rios J, Parikh A, Okorie ON. Diagnosis and management of elevated intracranial pressure in the emergency department. Int J Emerg Med 2023; 16:72. [PMID: 37833652 PMCID: PMC10571389 DOI: 10.1186/s12245-023-00540-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Elevated intracranial pressure is a devastating complication of catastrophic brain injury. Intracranial hypertension is commonly seen in neurologic injury secondary to traumatic brain injuries. Uncontrolled pressures can lead to permanent neurologic damage, but acute medical management is often overlooked when pursuing surgical management options that may not always be indicated. DISCUSSION Traumatic brain injury is the leading cause of death in patients with severe neurologic injury. Diagnosing elevated intracranial pressures is imperative in initiating prompt treatment to reduce secondary central nervous system injury, morbidity, and mortality. Although the initial injury to the brain is typically irreversible, intracranial pressure control can assist in salvaging the remaining brain tissue from additional damage. We will discuss the initial medical and surgical management of traumatic brain injury to prevent further neurologic deterioration and reduce mortality. CONCLUSION Recent literature has reported several methods to detect elevated intracranial pressure easily and studies describing multiple treatment modalities. These investigations suggest that early detection and timely treatment of intracranial hypertension are beneficial in reducing mortality.
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- Sima Patel
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, AdventHealth Orlando, 601 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL, 32803, USA.
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, AdventHealth Orlando, 601 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL, 32803, USA
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- Division of Neurocritical Care, Department of Critical Care Medicine, AdventHealth Orlando, 601 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL, 32803, USA
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- Division of Neurocritical Care, Department of Critical Care Medicine, AdventHealth Orlando, 601 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL, 32803, USA
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Zheng J, Zhang C, Wu Y, Zhang C, Che Y, Zhang W, Yang Y, Zhu J, Yang L, Wang Y. Controlled Decompression Alleviates Motor Dysfunction by Regulating Microglial Polarization via the HIF-1α Signaling Pathway in Intracranial Hypertension. Mol Neurobiol 2023; 60:5607-5623. [PMID: 37328678 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-023-03416-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Decompressive craniectomy (DC) is a major form of surgery that is used to reduce intracranial hypertension (IH), the most frequent cause of death and disability following severe traumatic brain injury (sTBI) and stroke. Our previous research showed that controlled decompression (CDC) was more effective than rapid decompression (RDC) with regard to reducing the incidence of complications and improving outcomes after sTBI; however, the specific mechanisms involved have yet to be elucidated. In the present study, we investigated the effects of CDC in regulating inflammation after IH and attempted to identify the mechanisms involved. Analysis showed that CDC was more effective than RDC in alleviating motor dysfunction and neuronal death in a rat model of traumatic intracranial hypertension (TIH) created by epidural balloon pressurization. Moreover, RDC induced M1 microglia polarization and the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines. However, CDC treatment resulted in microglia primarily polarizing into the M2 phenotype and induced the significant release of anti-inflammatory cytokines. Mechanistically, the establishment of the TIH model led to the increased expression of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α); CDC ameliorated cerebral hypoxia and reduced the expression of HIF-1α. In addition, 2-methoxyestradiol (2-ME2), a specific inhibitor of HIF-1α, significantly attenuated RDC-induced inflammation and improved motor function by promoting M1 to M2 phenotype transformation in microglial and enhancing the release of anti-inflammatory cytokines. However, dimethyloxaloylglycine (DMOG), an agonist of HIF-1α, abrogated the protective effects of CDC treatment by suppressing M2 microglia polarization and the release of anti-inflammatory cytokines. Collectively, our results indicated that CDC effectively alleviated IH-induced inflammation, neuronal death, and motor dysfunction by regulating HIF-1α-mediated microglial phenotype polarization. Our findings provide a better understanding of the mechanisms that underlie the protective effects of CDC and promote clinical translational research for HIF-1α in IH.
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- Jie Zheng
- Department of Neurosurgery, The 904th Hospital of PLA, Wuxi Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Wuxi, 214044, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The 904th Hospital of PLA, Wuxi Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Wuxi, 214044, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The 904th Hospital of PLA, Wuxi Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Wuxi, 214044, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The 904th Hospital of PLA, Wuxi Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Wuxi, 214044, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The 904th Hospital of PLA, Wuxi Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Wuxi, 214044, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The 904th Hospital of PLA, Wuxi Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Wuxi, 214044, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The 904th Hospital of PLA, Wuxi Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Wuxi, 214044, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The 904th Hospital of PLA, Wuxi Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Wuxi, 214044, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The 904th Hospital of PLA, Wuxi Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Wuxi, 214044, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The 904th Hospital of PLA, Wuxi Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Wuxi, 214044, Jiangsu, China.
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Bhattarai HB, Dahal SR, Uprety M, Bhattarai M, Bhattarai A, Oli R, Devkota S, Sah SK, Parajuli S, limbu CP. Bilateral thalamic infarct involving artery of Percheron: a case report. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2023; 85:4613-4618. [PMID: 37663687 PMCID: PMC10473322 DOI: 10.1097/ms9.0000000000001092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023] Open
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Introduction and importance The thalamus and the midbrain have marked variations and overlapping in their blood supply; one of those variations is the artery of Percheron. Artery of Percheron occlusion is a rare cause of infarction in the bilateral thalamus and midbrain. Case presentation In this case, a 60-year-old female with chronic hypertension presented with unconsciousness, motor impairments, and oculomotor disorders. Clinical discussion Due to highly variable clinical manifestations and possible negative findings during initial imaging, these conditions are often overlooked, causing delays in therapeutic intervention and leading to bad patient prognosis. Various imaging techniques can be used for diagnosis and treatment should be started early. The treatment aims to promote recanalization as soon as possible and prevent future episodes. The involvement of the midbrain is unfavourable. Conclusion Early clinical assessment and neuroimaging are vital for timely diagnosis and early administration of therapeutic measures for better patient prognosis.
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- P.T. Birtacity Hospital and Research Center, Birtamod, Jhapa
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- P.T. Birtacity Hospital and Research Center, Birtamod, Jhapa
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- P.T. Birtacity Hospital and Research Center, Birtamod, Jhapa
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- P.T. Birtacity Hospital and Research Center, Birtamod, Jhapa
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Jahanshahi A, Salarinejad S, Oraee-Yazdani S, Chehresonboll Y, Morsali S, Jafarizadeh A, Falahatian M, Rahimi F, Jaberinezhad M. Gliomatosis cerebri with blindness: A case report with literature review. Radiol Case Rep 2023; 18:2884-2894. [PMID: 37388536 PMCID: PMC10300258 DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2023.05.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/01/2023] Open
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Cerebral gliomatosis (GC) is a rare diffuse infiltrative growth pattern of glioma with nonspecific clinical manifestations like visual impairment that may involve bilateral temporal lobes. Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) and limbic encephalitis (LE) can also lead to temporal lobe involvement. Differentiating these entities is necessary for patients with misleading presentations and imaging findings. To the best of our knowledge, this is the third case of GC presenting with blindness. The patient was a 35 years-old male in a drug rehabilitation center for heroin addiction. He presented with a headache, a single episode of seizure, and a 2-month history of bilateral decrease in visual acuity, which had acutely worsened. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) showed bilateral temporal lobe involvement. Ophthalmological studies showed bilateral papilledema, absence of visual evoked potential, and thickening of the retinal nerve fiber layer. Due to this clinical presentation, normal laboratory data, and suspicious MRI findings, further investigation with magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) was performed. Results showed a greatly increased ratio of choline to creatinine(Cr) or N-acetyl aspartate (NAA), suggesting a neoplastic nature of the disease. Subsequently, the patient was referred for a brain tissue biopsy with a suspicion of malignancy. The pathology results revealed adult-type diffuse glioma with isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) mutation. Bilateral blindness, as well as bilateral temporal lobe involvement, each has many different causes. However, as demonstrated in this study, adult-type diffuse glioma must be considered a rare cause of concomitant bilateral temporal lobe involvement and blindness.
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- Amirreza Jahanshahi
- Department of Radiology, Emam Reza Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
- Medical Radiation Sciences Research Group, Imam Reza Hosptial, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Shohada-e-Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran
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- Functional Neurosurgery Research Center, Shohada Tajrish Comprehensive Neurosurgical Center of Excellence, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Surgical and Clinical Pathology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Center (NSRC), Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Nikookari Eye Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Medical Radiation Sciences Research Group, Imam Reza Hosptial, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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- Department of Radiology, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Zanjan, Iran
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- Clinical Research Development Unit of Tabriz Valiasr Hospital, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
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Xu J, Li H, Jin G, Zhuang W, Bai Z, Sun J, Chen M, Wang F, Yang X, Qin M. Conductivity reactivity index for monitoring of cerebrovascular autoregulation in early cerebral ischemic rabbits. Biomed Eng Online 2023; 22:78. [PMID: 37559130 PMCID: PMC10410901 DOI: 10.1186/s12938-023-01142-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 08/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Cerebrovascular autoregulation (CVAR) is the mechanism that maintains constant cerebral blood flow by adjusting the caliber of the cerebral vessels. It is important to have an effective, contactless way to monitor and assess CVAR in patients with ischemia. METHODS The adjustment of cerebral blood flow leads to changes in the conductivity of the whole brain. Here, whole-brain conductivity measured by the magnetic induction phase shift method is a valuable alternative to cerebral blood volume for non-contact assessment of CVAR. Therefore, we proposed the correlation coefficient between spontaneous slow oscillations in arterial blood pressure and the corresponding magnetic induction phase shift as a novel index called the conductivity reactivity index (CRx). In comparison with the intracranial pressure reactivity index (PRx), the feasibility of the conductivity reactivity index to assess CVAR in the early phase of cerebral ischemia has been preliminarily confirmed in animal experiments. RESULTS There was a significant difference in the CRx between the cerebral ischemia group and the control group (p = 0.002). At the same time, there was a significant negative correlation between the CRx and the PRx (r = - 0.642, p = 0.002) after 40 min after ischemia. The Bland-Altman consistency analysis showed that the two indices were linearly related, with a minimal difference and high consistency in the early ischemic period. The sensitivity and specificity of CRx for cerebral ischemia identification were 75% and 20%, respectively, and the area under the ROC curve of CRx was 0.835 (SE = 0.084). CONCLUSION The animal experimental results preliminarily demonstrated that the CRx can be used to monitor CVAR and identify CVAR injury in early ischemic conditions. The CRx has the potential to be used for contactless, global, bedside, and real-time assessment of CVAR of patients with ischemic stroke.
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- Jia Xu
- College of Biomedical Engineering, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
- Department of Medical Engineering, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China
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- Department of Medical Service, General Hospital of Central Theater Command, Wuhan, China
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- College of Biomedical Engineering, Third Military Medical University (Army Medical University), Chongqing, China.
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Sanchez-Porras R, Ramírez-Cuapio FL, Hecht N, Seule M, Díaz-Peregrino R, Unterberg A, Woitzik J, Dreier JP, Sakowitz OW, Santos E. Cerebrovascular Pressure Reactivity According to Long-Pressure Reactivity Index During Spreading Depolarizations in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Neurocrit Care 2023; 39:135-144. [PMID: 36697998 PMCID: PMC10499750 DOI: 10.1007/s12028-022-01669-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND Spreading depolarization (SD) has been linked to the impairment of neurovascular coupling. However, the association between SD occurrence and cerebrovascular pressure reactivity as a surrogate of cerebral autoregulation (CA) remains unclear. Therefore, we analyzed CA using the long-pressure reactivity index (L-PRx) during SDs in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). METHODS A retrospective study of patients with aSAH who were recruited at two centers, Heidelberg (HD) and Berlin (BE), was performed. Continuous monitoring of mean arterial pressure (MAP) and intracranial pressure (ICP) was recorded. ICP was measured using an intraparenchymal probe in HD patients and was measure in BE patients through external ventricular drainage. Electrocorticographic (ECoG) activity was continuously recorded between 3 and 13 days after hemorrhage. Autoregulation according to L-PRx was calculated as a moving linear Pearson's correlation of 20-min averages of MAP and ICP. For every identified SD, 60-min intervals of L-PRx were averaged, plotted, and analyzed depending on SD occurrence. Random L-PRx recording periods without SDs served as the control. RESULTS A total of 19 patients (HD n = 14, BE n = 5, mean age 50.4 years, 9 female patients) were monitored for a mean duration of 230.4 h (range 96-360, STD ± 69.6 h), during which ECoG recordings revealed a total number of 277 SDs. Of these, 184 represented a single SD, and 93 SDs presented in clusters. In HD patients, mean L-PRx values were 0.12 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.11-0.13) during SDs and 0.07 (95% CI 0.06-0.08) during control periods (p < 0.001). Similarly, in BE patients, a higher L-PRx value of 0.11 (95% CI 0.11-0.12) was detected during SDs than that during control periods (0.08, 95% CI 0.07-0.09; p < 0.001). In a more detailed analysis, CA changes registered through an intraparenchymal probe (HD patients) revealed that clustered SD periods were characterized by signs of more severely impaired CA (L-PRx during SD in clusters: 0.23 [95% CI 0.20-0.25]; single SD: 0.09 [95% CI 0.08-0.10]; control periods: 0.07 [95% CI 0.06-0.08]; p < 0.001). This group also showed significant increases in ICP during SDs in clusters compared with single SD and control periods. CONCLUSIONS Neuromonitoring for simultaneous assessment of cerebrovascular pressure reactivity using 20-min averages of MAP and ICP measured by L-PRx during SD events is feasible. SD occurrence was associated with significant increases in L-PRx values indicative of CA disturbances. An impaired CA was found during SD in clusters when using an intraparenchymal probe. This preliminary study validates the use of cerebrovascular reactivity indices to evaluate CA disturbances during SDs. Our results warrant further investigation in larger prospective patient cohorts.
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- Renan Sanchez-Porras
- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Ruprecht Karls University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
- Department of Neurosurgery, Evangelisches Krankenhaus Oldenburg, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Ruprecht Karls University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Berlin Institute of Health, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Center for Stroke Research Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Ruprecht Karls University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
- Department of Neurosurgery, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Ruprecht Karls University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Ruprecht Karls University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Berlin Institute of Health, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Neurosurgery, Evangelisches Krankenhaus Oldenburg, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany
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- Center for Stroke Research Berlin, Berlin Institute of Health, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Neurology, Berlin Institute of Health, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Department of Experimental Neurology, Berlin Institute of Health, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Einstein Center for Neurosciences Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Ruprecht Karls University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany
- Neurosurgery Center Ludwigsburg-Heilbronn, RKH Klinikum Ludwigsburg, Ludwigsburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Heidelberg University Hospital, Ruprecht Karls University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany.
- Department of Neurosurgery, Evangelisches Krankenhaus Oldenburg, Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, Oldenburg, Germany.
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Chen F, Zhang S, Li B, Zhang J, Ran M, Qi B. A review of invasive intracranial pressure monitoring following surgery for hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1108722. [PMID: 37470003 PMCID: PMC10353852 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1108722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/07/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023] Open
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Hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage, the most common prevalent of spontaneous cerebral hemorrhage, poses a significant threat to patient mortality and morbidity, while therapeutic options remain limited, making the disease a burden not only for patients' families but also a major challenge for national healthcare systems. The elevation of intracranial pressure subsequent to hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage is a critical contributor to mortality. However, it often manifests before the onset of clinical symptoms, which are typically atypical, leading to delayed treatment and irreversible consequences for the patient. Hence, early detection of intracranial pressure variations can aid in timely, efficient, and precise treatment, reducing patient mortality. Invasive intracranial pressure monitoring enables real-time, accurate monitoring of intracranial pressure changes, providing clinicians with therapeutic guidance and overcoming the limitations of empirical treatment. This article aims to review the use of invasive intracranial pressure monitoring in postoperative hypertensive cerebral hemorrhage and hopes to contribute to clinical and scientific research.
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- Fu Chen
- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Sichuan Provincial People’s Hospital, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Zhijin County People's Hospital, Bijie, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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Girotto AL, Gago G, Paglioli Ferreira M. Remote Hemorrhagic Complications of Glioma Surgery: Systematic Review of the Literature and Report of a Case of Distant Wounded Glioma Syndrome, a Rare Neurosurgical Complication. World Neurosurg 2023; 175:e738-e744. [PMID: 37054950 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hemorrhage following glioma resection usually happens in tissues that were surgically manipulated. Remote bleeding is a rare and serious complication that is still poorly understood. Distant wounded glioma syndrome is a special type of this complication, where bleeding happens in a glioma lesion that was not surgically manipulated. METHODS A systematic review was conducted on the MEDLINE and Scielo databases. A new case of distant wounded glioma syndrome was reported and added to the results. RESULTS We identified 501 articles using the search strategy and screened them. We reviewed the full text of 58 articles, of which 4 met the eligibility criteria. Including our new case, only 5 articles reported hemorrhage in locations remote from the resection site, with a total of 6 patients. CONCLUSIONS Remote bleeding, including distant wounded glioma syndrome, is a rare complication that should be considered in cases of postoperative deterioration, especially in cases of symptoms not congruent with the operated site.
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- André Luiz Girotto
- Faculty of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande (FURG), Rio Grande-RS, Brazil.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital São José, Santa Casa de Misericórdia of Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre-RS, Brazil
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Hospital São José, Santa Casa de Misericórdia of Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre-RS, Brazil
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He C, Teng C, Xiong Z, Lin X, Li H, Li X. Intracranial pressure monitoring in neurosurgery: the present situation and prospects. Chin Neurosurg J 2023; 9:14. [PMID: 37170383 PMCID: PMC10176793 DOI: 10.1186/s41016-023-00327-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023] Open
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Intracranial pressure (ICP) is one of the most important indexes in neurosurgery. It is essential for doctors to determine the numeric value and changes of ICP, whether before or after an operation. Although external ventricular drainage (EVD) is the gold standard for monitoring ICP, more and more novel monitoring methods are being applied clinically.Invasive wired ICP monitoring is still the most commonly used in practice. Meanwhile, with the rise and development of various novel technologies, non-invasive types and invasive wireless types are gradually being used clinically or in the testing phase, as a complimentary approach of ICP management. By choosing appropriate monitoring methods, clinical neurosurgeons are able to obtain ICP values safely and effectively under particular conditions.This article introduces diverse monitoring methods and compares the advantages and disadvantages of different monitoring methods. Moreover, this review may enable clinical neurosurgeons to have a broader view of ICP monitoring.
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- Chenqi He
- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China
- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Brain Tumor Research, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China
- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Brain Tumor Research, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China
- Department of Neurosurgery, the First Affiliated Hospital, University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, 421001, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China
- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Brain Tumor Research, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China
- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Brain Tumor Research, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China
- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Brain Tumor Research, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China.
- Hunan International Scientific and Technological Cooperation Base of Brain Tumor Research, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, 410008, People's Republic of China.
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Okyay RD, Küçükosman G, Köksal BG, Pişkin Ö, Ayoğlu H. Effects of Supraglottic Airway Devices on Hemodynamic Response and Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter: Proseal LMA, LMA Supreme, and I-gel LMA. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2023; 59:medicina59040753. [PMID: 37109710 PMCID: PMC10146641 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59040753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Supraglottic airway devices (SADs) are known to be useful in eliminating the drawbacks of laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation, especially ocular pressure and stress responses. The ultrasonographic measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) reflects increases in intracranial pressure (ICP). In our study, we aimed to compare the effects of SADs on hemodynamic response and ONSD. Materials and Methods: Our prospective study included 90 ASA I-II patients over the age of 18 who did not have a history of difficult intubation or ophthalmic pathology. The patients were randomly divided into three groups based on the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) devices used: ProSeal LMA (pLMA, n = 30), LMA Supreme (sLMA, n = 30), and I-gel (n = 30). The bilateral ONSD measurements and hemodynamic data of the patients who underwent standard anesthesia induction and monitoring were recorded before induction (T0) and 1 min (T1), 5 min (T5), and 10 min (T10) after SAD placement. Results: At all measurement times, the hemodynamic responses and ONSD values of the groups were similar. In all three groups, intergroup hemodynamic changes at T0 and T1 were similar and higher than those at other times of measurement (p < 0.001). The ONSD values of all groups increased at T1, and they tended to return to baseline values afterward (p < 0.001). Conclusions: We concluded that all three SADs could be used safely because they preserved both hemodynamic stability and ONSD changes in their placement processes, and they did not cause elevations in ONSD to an extent that would lead to increased ICP.
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- Rahşan Dilek Okyay
- Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak 67600, Turkey
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- Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak 67600, Turkey
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- Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak 67600, Turkey
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- Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak 67600, Turkey
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- Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Faculty of Medicine, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak 67600, Turkey
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Mbanugo TH, Mezue WC, Emejulu JKC, Uche EO, Chikani MO, Iloabachie I, Onyia E, Okpalauwaekwe U. Smartphone Ocular Fundal Photography in the Diagnosis of Raised Intracranial Pressure: A Novel Adaptation to Neurosurgical Practice. Cureus 2023; 15:e38246. [PMID: 37261138 PMCID: PMC10226839 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.38246] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 06/02/2023] Open
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Background Consistently raised intracranial pressure (ICP) is a common final pathway to morbidity/mortality in many neurosurgical conditions. This underscores the need for early diagnosis and prompt management of raised ICP. This study aims to determine whether smartphone fundal photography features of raised ICP can accurately predict the computed tomography (CT) findings suggestive of elevated ICP in neurosurgery patients. Methods Dilated ocular fundal photography examinations using an ophthalmoscope adapter mounted on a smartphone were done on 82 patients with clinical suspicion of raised ICP. Fundal photography findings were recorded as pictures/videos for disc analysis. Patients subsequently had neuroimaging with results analyzed for radiological features of raised ICP. These were correlated with fundal photography findings. Results A total of 82 adult patients participated in this study. Chi-square analysis showed a relationship between radiological signs of raised ICP and the absence of spontaneous retinal venous pulsation (SRVP) (p=0.001). There was no relationship observed between papilledema and radiological signs of raised ICP. However, when the fundal photography signs were aggregated, there was a significant relationship between the fundal signs of raised ICP and radiological signs of raised ICP (p=0.004). The sensitivity and specificity of smartphone-fundoscopy-detected papilledema in predicting radiological signs of raised ICP were 43.2% and 100%, respectively, while those of absent SRVP were 100% and 92.6%, respectively. Conclusion Smartphone ophthalmoscopy is a reliable screening tool for evaluating ICP in neurosurgical patients. It should be introduced into the neurosurgeon's tools for prompt evaluation of raised ICP, especially in developing/resource-poor settings where CT or magnetic resonance imaging is not readily available.
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- Tochukwu H Mbanugo
- Surgery/Neurological Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, NGA
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- Surgery/Neurological Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, University of Nigeria, Enugu, NGA
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- Surgery/Neurological Surgery, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi, NGA
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- Surgery/Neurological Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, University of Nigeria, Enugu, NGA
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- Surgery/Neurological Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, University of Nigeria, Enugu, NGA
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- Surgery/Neurological Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, University of Nigeria, Enugu, NGA
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- Surgery/Neurological Surgery, University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, University of Nigeria, Enugu, NGA
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Pelah AI, Zakrzewska A, Calviello LA, Forcht Dagi T, Czosnyka Z, Czosnyka M. Accuracy of Intracranial Pressure Monitoring-Single Centre Observational Study and Literature Review. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:3397. [PMID: 37050457 PMCID: PMC10098789 DOI: 10.3390/s23073397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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Intracranial hypertension and adequacy of brain blood flow are primary concerns following traumatic brain injury. Intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring is a critical diagnostic tool in neurocritical care. However, all ICP sensors, irrespective of design, are subject to systematic and random measurement inaccuracies that can affect patient care if overlooked or disregarded. The wide choice of sensors available to surgeons raises questions about performance and suitability for treatment. This observational study offers a critical review of the clinical and experimental assessment of ICP sensor accuracy and comments on the relationship between actual clinical performance, bench testing, and manufacturer specifications. Critically, on this basis, the study offers guidelines for the selection of ICP monitoring technologies, an important clinical decision. To complement this, a literature review on important ICP monitoring considerations was included. This study utilises illustrative clinical and laboratory material from 1200 TBI patients (collected from 1992 to 2019) to present several important points regarding the accuracy of in vivo implementation of contemporary ICP transducers. In addition, a thorough literature search was performed, with sources dating from 1960 to 2021. Sources considered to be relevant matched the keywords: "intraparenchymal ICP sensors", "fiberoptic ICP sensors", "piezoelectric strain gauge sensors", "external ventricular drains", "CSF reference pressure", "ICP zero drift", and "ICP measurement accuracy". Based on single centre observations and the 76 sources reviewed in this paper, this material reports an overall anticipated measurement accuracy for intraparenchymal transducers of around ± 6.0 mm Hg with an average zero drift of <2.0 mm Hg. Precise ICP monitoring is a key tenet of neurocritical care, and accounting for zero drift is vital. Intraparenchymal piezoelectric strain gauge sensors are commonly implanted to monitor ICP. Laboratory bench testing results can differ from in vivo observations, revealing the shortcomings of current ICP sensors.
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- Adam I. Pelah
- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Neurosurgery, Mayo School of Medicine and Science, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
- School of Medicine, Dentistry & Biomedical Sciences, Queen’s University Belfast, Belfast BT7 1NN, UK
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge CB2 0QQ, UK
- Institute of Electronic Systems, Warsaw University of Technology, 00-65 Warszawa, Poland
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McNamara R, Meka S, Anstey J, Fatovich D, Haseler L, Jeffcote T, Udy A, Bellomo R, Fitzgerald M. Development of Traumatic Brain Injury Associated Intracranial Hypertension Prediction Algorithms: A Narrative Review. J Neurotrauma 2023; 40:416-434. [PMID: 36205570 PMCID: PMC9986028 DOI: 10.1089/neu.2022.0201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Traumatic intracranial hypertension (tIH) is a common and potentially lethal complication of moderate to severe traumatic brain injury (m-sTBI). It often develops with little warning and is managed reactively with the tiered application of intracranial pressure (ICP)-lowering interventions administered in response to an ICP rising above a set threshold. For over 45 years, a variety of research groups have worked toward the development of technology to allow for the preemptive management of tIH in the hope of improving patient outcomes. In 2022, the first operationalizable tIH prediction system became a reality. With such a system, ICP lowering interventions could be administered prior to the rise in ICP, thus protecting the patient from potentially damaging tIH episodes and limiting the overall ICP burden experienced. In this review, we discuss related approaches to ICP forecasting and IH prediction algorithms, which collectively provide the foundation for the successful development of an operational tIH prediction system. We also discuss operationalization and the statistical assessment of tIH algorithms. This review will be of relevance to clinicians and researchers interested in development of this technology as well as those with a general interest in the bedside application of machine learning (ML) technology.
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- Robert McNamara
- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- School of Medicine, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia
- Address correspondence to: Robert McNamara, BMBS, FCICM, Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia 6001
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- Data Innovation Laboratory, Western Australian Department of Health, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Centre for Clinical Research in Emergency Medicine, Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care, Alfred Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Intensive Care, The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Research Centre, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Critical Care, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Intensive Care, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
- Data Analytics Research and Evaluation, Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Curtin Health Innovation Research Institute, Curtin University, Bentley, Western Australia, Australia
- Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Sciences, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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Urcun S, Baroli D, Rohan PY, Skalli W, Lubrano V, Bordas SP, Sciumè G. Non-operable glioblastoma: Proposition of patient-specific forecasting by image-informed poromechanical model. BRAIN MULTIPHYSICS 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.brain.2023.100067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/03/2023] Open
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Li Y, Zhang G, Shan Y, Wu X, Liu J, Xue Y, Gao G. Non-Invasive Assessment of Intracranial Hypertension in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury Using Computed Tomography Radiomic Features: A Pilot Study. J Neurotrauma 2023; 40:250-259. [PMID: 36097763 PMCID: PMC9902045 DOI: 10.1089/neu.2022.0277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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This study aimed to assess intracranial hypertension in patients with traumatic brain injury non-invasively using computed tomography (CT) radiomic features. Fifty patients from the primary cohort were enrolled in this study. The clinical data, pre-operative cranial CT images, and initial intracranial pressure readings were collected and used to develop a prediction model. Data of 20 patients from another hospital were used to validate the model. Clinical features including age, sex, midline shift, basilar cistern status, and ventriculocranial ratio were measured. Radiomic features-i.e., 18 first-order and 40 second-order features- were extracted from the CT images. LASSO method was used for features filtration. Multi-variate logistic regression was used to develop three prediction models with clinical (CF model), first-order (FO model), and second-order features (SO model). The SO model achieved the most robust ability to predict intracranial hypertension. Internal validation showed that the C-statistic of the model was 0.811 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.691-0.931) with the bootstrapping method. The Hosmer Lemeshow test and calibration curve also showed that the SO model had excellent performance. The external validation results showed a good discrimination with an area under the curve of 0.725 (95% CI: 0.500-0.951). Although the FO model was inferior to the SO model, it had better prediction ability than the CF model. The study shows that the radiomic features analysis, especially second-order features, can be used to evaluate intracranial hypertension non-invasively compared with conventional clinical features, given its potential for clinical practice and further research.
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- Yihua Li
- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, the People's Hospital of Qiannan, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Noninvasive assessment of intracranial pressure using subharmonic-aided pressure estimation: An experimental study in canines. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2022; 93:882-888. [PMID: 35687796 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000003720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Intracranial hypertension is a common clinicopathological syndrome in neurosurgery, and a timely understanding of the intracranial pressure (ICP) may help guide clinical treatment. We aimed to investigate the correlation between subharmonic contrast-enhanced ultrasound (SHCEUS) parameters and ICP in experimental canines. METHODS A dynamic model of ICP change from 11 mm Hg to 50 mm Hg was established in experimental canines by placing a latex balloon into the epidural space and injecting saline into the balloon. In addition, a pressure sensor was placed in the brain parenchyma to record the changes in ICP. When the ICP stabilized after each increase, subharmonic-aided pressure estimation (SHAPE) technology was performed to obtain the SHCEUS parameters, including the basal venous and adjacent intracranial arterial subharmonic amplitude and SHAPE gradient (subharmonic amplitude in the intracranial artery minus that in the basal vein). The correlation between these parameters and ICP was analyzed. RESULTS The subharmonic amplitude of the basal vein was negatively correlated with the ICP (r = -0.798), and the SHAPE gradient was positively correlated with the ICP (r = 0.628). According to the guidelines for ICP monitoring in patients with traumatic brain injury, we defined 20 mm Hg, 25 mm Hg, and 30 mm Hg as the cutoff ICP levels. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the basal venous subharmonic amplitude for diagnosing intracranial hypertension ≥20 mm Hg, ≥25 mm Hg, and ≥30 mm Hg was 0.867 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.750-0.943), 0.884 (95% CI, 0.770-0.954), and 0.875 (95% CI, 0.759-0.948), respectively. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the SHAPE gradient for diagnosing intracranial hypertension ≥20 mm Hg, ≥25 mm Hg, and ≥30 mm Hg was 0.839 (95% CI, 0.716-0.924), 0.842 (95% CI, 0.720-0.926), and 0.794 (95% CI, 0.665-0.890), respectively. CONCLUSION SHCEUS parameters are correlated with ICP. The SHAPE technique can assist in evaluating ICP changes in canines, which provides a new idea and method for evaluating ICP.
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Taieb A, Asma BA, Ghada S, Yosra H, Maha K, Molka C, Amel M, Koussay A. Increased intracranial pressure due to chronic weight lifting exercises as a hypothesis of partial empty sella syndrome in an elite athlete. Med Hypotheses 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.mehy.2022.110951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Abdul-Rahman A, Morgan W, Yu DY. A machine learning approach in the non-invasive prediction of intracranial pressure using Modified Photoplethysmography. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0275417. [PMID: 36174066 PMCID: PMC9521929 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275417] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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The ideal Intracranial pressure (ICP) estimation method should be accurate, reliable, cost-effective, compact, and associated with minimal morbidity/mortality. To this end several described non-invasive methods in ICP estimation have yielded promising results, however the reliability of these techniques have yet to supersede invasive methods of ICP measurement. Over several publications, we described a novel imaging method of Modified Photoplethysmography in the evaluation of the retinal vascular pulse parameters decomposed in the Fourier domain, which enables computationally efficient information filtering of the retinal vascular pulse wave. We applied this method in a population of 21 subjects undergoing lumbar puncture manometry. A regression model was derived by applying an Extreme Gradient Boost (XGB) machine learning algorithm using retinal vascular pulse harmonic regression waveform amplitude (HRWa), first and second harmonic cosine and sine coefficients (an1,2, bn1,2) among other features. Gain and SHapley Additive exPlanation (SHAP) values ranked feature importance in the model. Agreement between the predicted ICP mean, median and peak density with measured ICP was assessed using Bland-Altman bias±standard error. Feature gain of intraocular pressure (IOPi) (arterial = 0.6092, venous = 0.5476), and of the Fourier coefficients, an1 (arterial = 0.1000, venous = 0.1024) ranked highest in the XGB model for both vascular systems. The arterial model SHAP values demonstrated the importance of the laterality of the tested eye (1.2477), which was less prominent in the venous model (0.8710). External validation was achieved using seven hold-out test cases, where the median venous predicted ICP showed better agreement with measured ICP. Although the Bland-Altman bias from the venous model (0.034±1.8013 cm water (p<0.99)) was lower compared to that of the arterial model (0.139±1.6545 cm water (p<0.94)), the arterial model provided a potential avenue for internal validation of the prediction. This approach can potentially be integrated into a neurological clinical decision algorithm to evaluate the indication for lumbar puncture.
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- Anmar Abdul-Rahman
- Department of Ophthalmology, Counties Manukau District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
- * E-mail:
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- Centre for Ophthalmology and Visual Science, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- Lions Eye Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Centre for Ophthalmology and Visual Science, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- Lions Eye Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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Vitiello L, Salerno G, De Bernardo M, D'Aniello O, Capasso L, Marotta G, Rosa N. Ultrasound Detection of Intracranial Hypertension in Brain Injuries. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:870808. [PMID: 35847791 PMCID: PMC9279702 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.870808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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In recent years, the measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter with ultrasound to detect the presence of increased intracranial pressure has widely spread. It can be qualitatively and effectively used to identify intracranial hypertension. Intracranial pressure can rise due to acute injury, cerebral bleeding, hydrocephalus, brain tumors and other space-occupying abnormalities, and it is linked to a high death rate. The purpose of this review is to give a general overview of the most relevant scientific publications on ultrasonographic evaluation of the optic nerve in case of brain injuries published in the last 30 years, as well as to analyze the limits of the most extensively used B-scan approach. Fifty-two papers chosen from the PubMed medical database were analyzed in this review. Our findings revealed that ocular ultrasound is an useful diagnostic tool in the management of intracranial hypertension when it exceeds a certain value or after head trauma. As a result, an ultrasound of the optic nerve can be extremely helpful in guiding diagnosis and treatment. The blooming effect is one of the most critical restrictions to consider when using B-scan ultrasonography. Since amplitude-scan ultrasound, also known as A-scan, does not have this limit, these two diagnostic techniques should always be used together for a more full, accurate, and trustworthy ultrasound examination, ensuring more data objectivity.
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- Livio Vitiello
- Eye Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, “Scuola Medica Salernitana,” University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Eye Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, “Scuola Medica Salernitana,” University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Eye Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, “Scuola Medica Salernitana,” University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
- *Correspondence: Maddalena De Bernardo
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- Eye Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, “Scuola Medica Salernitana,” University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Corneal Transplant Unit, Azienda Sanitaria Locale Napoli 1, Naples, Italy
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- Eye Unit, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria “San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi D'Aragona”, Salerno, Italy
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- Eye Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, “Scuola Medica Salernitana,” University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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Abdul-Rahman A, Morgan W, Jo Khoo Y, Lind C, Kermode A, Carroll W, Yu DY. Linear interactions between intraocular, intracranial pressure, and retinal vascular pulse amplitude in the fourier domain. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0270557. [PMID: 35763528 PMCID: PMC9239478 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0270557] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Purpose To compare the retinal vascular pulsatile characteristics in subjects with normal (ICPn) and high (ICPh) intracranial pressure and quantify the interactions between intraocular pressure, intracranial pressure, and retinal vascular pulse amplitude in the Fourier domain. Materials and methods Twenty-one subjects were examined using modified photoplethysmography with simultaneous ophthalmodynamometry. A harmonic regression model was fitted to each pixel in the time-series, and used to quantify the retinal vascular pulse wave parameters including the harmonic regression wave amplitude (HRWa). The pulse wave attenuation was measured under different ranges of induced intraocular pressure (IOPi), as a function of distance along the vessel (VDist). Intracranial pressure (ICP) was measured using lumbar puncture. A linear mixed-effects model was used to estimate the correlations between the Yeo-Johnson transformed harmonic regression wave amplitude (HRWa-YJt) with the predictors (IOPi, VDist and ICP). A comparison of the model coefficients was done by calculating the weighted Beta (βx) coefficients. Results The median HRWa in the ICPn group was higher in the retinal veins (4.563, interquartile range (IQR) = 3.656) compared to the retinal arteries (3.475, IQR = 2.458), p<0.0001. In contrast, the ICPh group demonstrated a reduction in the median venous HRWa (3.655, IQR = 3.223) and an elevation in the median arterial HRWa (3.616, IQR = 2.715), p<0.0001. Interactions of the pulsation amplitude with ICP showed a significant disordinal interaction and the loss of a main effect of the Fourier sine coefficient (bn1) in the ICPh group, suggesting that this coefficient reflects the retinal vascular response to ICP wave. The linear mixed-effects model (LME) showed the decay in the venous (HRWa-YJt) was almost twice that in the retinal arteries (−0.067±0.002 compared to −0.028±0.0021 respectively, p<0.00001). The overall interaction models had a total explanatory power of (conditional R2) 38.7%, and 42% of which the fixed effects explained 8.8%, and 5.8% of the variance (marginal R2) for the venous and arterial models respectively. A comparison of the damping effect of VDist and ICP showed that ICP had less influence on pulse decay than distance in the retinal arteries (βICP = -0.21, se = ±0.017 compared to βVDist=-0.26, se = ±0.019), whereas the mean value was equal for the retinal veins (venous βVDist=-0.42, se = ±0.015, βICP = -0.42, se = ±0.019). Conclusion The retinal vascular pulsation characteristics in the ICPh group showed high retinal arterial and low venous pulsation amplitudes. Interactions between retinal vascular pulsation amplitude and ICP suggest that the Fourier sine coefficient bn1 reflects the retinal vascular response to the ICP wave. Although a matrix of regression lines showed high linear characteristics, the low model explanatory power precludes its use as a predictor of ICP. These results may guide future predictive modelling in non-invasive estimation of ICP using modified photoplethysmography.
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- Anmar Abdul-Rahman
- Department of Ophthalmology, Counties Manukau District Health Board, Auckland, New Zealand
- Centre for Ophthalmology and Visual Science, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- * E-mail:
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- Centre for Ophthalmology and Visual Science, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- Lions Eye Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Lions Eye Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia
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- Neurosurgical Service of Western Australia, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
- Department of Surgery, University of Western Australia, Crawley, Western Australia, Australia
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- Centre for Neuromuscular and Neurological Disorders, Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Department of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
- Institute for Immunology and Infectious Disease, Murdoch University Faculty of Health Sciences, Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia
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- Centre for Neuromuscular and Neurological Disorders, Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Department of Neurology and Clinical Neurophysiology, Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia
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- Centre for Ophthalmology and Visual Science, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
- Lions Eye Institute, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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Razumovsky AY, Jahangiri FR, Balzer J, Alexandrov AV. ASNM and ASN joint guidelines for transcranial Doppler ultrasonic monitoring: An update. J Neuroimaging 2022; 32:781-797. [PMID: 35589555 DOI: 10.1111/jon.13013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2022] [Revised: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 05/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Today, it seems prudent to reconsider how ultrasound technology can be used for providing intraoperative neurophysiologic monitoring that will result in better patient outcomes and decreased length and cost of hospitalization. An extensive and rapidly growing literature suggests that the essential hemodynamic information provided by transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasonography neuromonitoring (TCDNM) would provide effective monitoring modality for improving outcomes after different types of vascular, neurosurgical, orthopedic, cardiovascular, and cardiothoracic surgeries and some endovascular interventional or diagnostic procedures, like cardiac catheterization or cerebral angiography. Understanding, avoiding, and preventing peri- or postoperative complications, including neurological deficits following abovementioned surgeries, endovascular intervention, or diagnostic procedures, represents an area of great public and economic benefit for society, especially considering the aging population. The American Society of Neurophysiologic Monitoring and American Society of Neuroimaging Guidelines Committees formed a joint task force and developed updated guidelines to assist in the use of TCDNM in the surgical and intensive care settings. Specifically, these guidelines define (1) the objectives of TCD monitoring; (2) the responsibilities and behaviors of the neurosonographer during monitoring; (3) instrumentation and acquisition parameters; (4) safety considerations; (5) contemporary rationale for TCDNM; (6) TCDNM perspectives; and (7) major recommendations.
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Neurology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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De Bernardo M, Vitiello L, De Pascale I, Capasso L, Cornetta P, Rosa N. Optic Nerve Ultrasound Evaluation in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. Front Med (Lausanne) 2022; 9:845554. [PMID: 35299843 PMCID: PMC8921495 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2022.845554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a disease with a heterogeneity of possible causes, which needs to be quickly diagnosed. Ocular ultrasonography could be considered a useful tool to diagnose this condition in a fast and non-invasive way. In fact, Karl Ossoinig had already proposed this diagnostic tool in the 1970s for the evaluation of intracranial pressure changes under several pathological conditions, including idiopathic intracranial hypertension. The aim of this review is to analyze scientific articles published in the last 30 years concerning the use of ocular ultrasonography to assess optic nerve indices in patients with idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Specifically, 15 published articles found in PubMed database were included and analyzed in the present review. Our conclusion suggests that ocular ultrasonography is a reliable diagnostic technique to be utilized in all the cases of suspected raised intracranial pressure. To obtain the best possible accuracy and precision in the least invasive way, standardized A-scan seems to be the best choice.
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- Maddalena De Bernardo
- Eye Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, "Scuola Medica Salernitana, " University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Eye Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, "Scuola Medica Salernitana, " University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Eye Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, "Scuola Medica Salernitana, " University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Corneal Transplant Unit, Azienda Sanitaria Locale Napoli 1, Naples, Italy
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- Eye Unit, "Maria SS Addolorata" Hospital, Azienda Sanitaria Locale Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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- Eye Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, "Scuola Medica Salernitana, " University of Salerno, Salerno, Italy
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Shan Y, Li Y, Wu X, Liu J, Zhang G, Xue Y, Gao G. Evaluation of Intracranial Hypertension in Patients With Hypertensive Intracerebral Hemorrhage Using Texture Analysis. Front Neurol 2022; 13:832234. [PMID: 35370879 PMCID: PMC8966839 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.832234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Purpose Texture analysis based on clinical images had been widely used in neurological diseases. This study aimed to achieve depth information of computed tomography (CT) images by texture analysis and to establish a model for noninvasive evaluation of intracranial pressure (ICP) in patients with hypertensive intracerebral hemorrhage (HICH). Methods Forty-seven patients with HICH were selected. Related CT images and ICP value were collected. The morphological features of hematoma volume, midline shift, and ventriculocranial ratio were measured. Forty textural features were extracted from regions of interest. Four models were established to predict intracranial hypertension with morphological features, textural features of anterior horn, textural features of temporal lobe, and textural features of posterior horn. Results Model of posterior horn had the highest ability to predict intracranial hypertension (AUC = 0.90, F1 score = 0.72), followed by model of anterior horn (AUC = 0.70, F1 score = 0.53) and model of temporal lobe (AUC = 0.70, F1 score = 0.58), and model of morphological features displayed the worst performance (AUC = 0.42, F1 score = 0.38). Conclusion Texture analysis can realize interpretation of CT images in depth, which has great potential in noninvasive evaluation of intracranial hypertension.
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- Yingchi Shan
- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The People's Hospital of Qiannan, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Yajun Xue
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Shanghai General Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
- Guoyi Gao
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Folchini CM, Karuta SCV, Ricieri MC, Motta FA, Manços GDR, Frigieri G, Maeda AK. From disease to noninvasive intracranial monitoring. ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA 2022; 80:539-542. [PMID: 35293558 DOI: 10.1590/0004-282x-anp-2021-0298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Professor Sérgio Mascarenhas was a Brazilian researcher with a vast legacy. His work paved the way for new research possibilities by consolidating the use of innovation and transdisciplinary science. In Medicine, he proposed changes to what had previously been well-accepted concepts, and his contributions have influenced medical practices. Although many authors consider intracranial pressure (ICP) as an unrivaled variable for monitoring and diagnosis of many diseases, its clinical applicability is still the subject of debate in the literature because of the difficulty in standardizing protocols. Mascarenhas's research and the creation of a device for noninvasive monitoring of intracranial compliance are discussed and are shown to have led to the creation of Brain4care, a start-up, and a new perspective on the debate on ICP monitoring.
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- Caroline Mensor Folchini
- Universidade Federal do Paraná, Hospital de Clínicas, Departamento Medicina Interna, Curitiba PR, Brazil.,Instituto de Neurologia de Curitiba, Pesquisa Clínica, Curitiba PR, Brazil.,Hospital Pequeno Príncipe, Núcleo de Pesquisa Clínica, Curitiba PR, Brazil
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- Hospital Pequeno Príncipe, Núcleo de Pesquisa Clínica, Curitiba PR, Brazil
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- Braincare Desenvolvimento e Inovação Tecnológica, Departamento Científico, São Carlos SP, Brazil
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Nerve optic segmentation in CT images using a deep learning model and a texture descriptor. COMPLEX INTELL SYST 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s40747-022-00694-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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AbstractThe increased intracranial pressure (ICP) can be described as an increase in pressure around the brain and can lead to serious health problems. The assessment of ultrasound images is commonly conducted by skilled experts which is a time-consuming approach, but advanced computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) systems can assist the physician to decrease the time of ICP diagnosis. The accurate detection of the nerve optic regions, with drawing a precise slope line behind the eyeball and calculating the diameter of nerve optic, are the main aims of this research. First, the Fuzzy C-mean (FCM) clustering is employed for segmenting the input CT screening images into the different parts. Second, a histogram equalization approach is used for region-based image quality enhancement. Then, the Local Directional Number method (LDN) is used for representing some key information in a new image. Finally, a cascade Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) is employed for nerve optic segmentation by two distinct input images. Comprehensive experiments on the CT screening dataset [The Cancer Imaging Archive (TCIA)] consisting of 1600 images show the competitive results of inaccurate extraction of the brain features. Also, the indexes such as Dice, Specificity, and Precision for the proposed approach are reported 87.7%, 91.3%, and 90.1%, respectively. The final classification results show that the proposed approach effectively and accurately detects the nerve optic and its diameter in comparison with the other methods. Therefore, this method can be used for early diagnose of ICP and preventing the occurrence of serious health problems in patients.
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Blaauw J, Meelis GA, Jacobs B, Gaag NA, Jellema K, Kho KH, Groen RJ, Naalt J, Lingsma HF, den Hertog HM. Presenting symptoms and functional outcome of chronic subdural hematoma patients. Acta Neurol Scand 2022; 145:38-46. [PMID: 34448196 DOI: 10.1111/ane.13518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2021] [Revised: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH) can present with a variety of signs and symptoms. The relationship of these signs and symptoms with functional outcome is unknown. Knowledge of these associations might aid clinicians in the choice to initiate treatment and may allow them to better inform patients on expected outcomes. OBJECTIVE To investigate if presenting signs and symptoms influence functional outcome in patients with CSDH. METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of consecutive CSDH patients in three hospitals. Glasgow Outcome Scale Extended (GOS-E) scores were obtained from the first follow-up visit after treatment. An ordinal multivariable regression analysis was performed, to assess the relationship between the different signs and symptoms on the one hand and functional outcome on the other adjusted for potential confounders. RESULTS We included 1,307 patients, of whom 958 (73%) were male and mean age was 74 (SD ± 11) years. Cognitive complaints were associated with lower GOS-E scores at follow-up (aOR 0.7, 95% CI: 0.5 - 0.8) Headache and higher Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) scores were associated with higher GOS-E scores. (aOR 1.9, 95% CI: 1.5-2.3 and aOR 1.3, 95% CI: 1.2-1.4). CONCLUSION Cognitive complaints are independently associated with worse functional outcome, whereas headache and higher GCS scores are associated with better outcome. The increased probability of unfavorable outcome in patients with CSDH who present with cognitive complaints favors a more prominent place of assessing cognitive status at diagnosis.
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- Jurre Blaauw
- Department of Neurology University of GroningenUniversity Medical Center Groningen Groningen The Netherlands
- Center for Medical Decision Sciences Department of Public Health Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology University of GroningenUniversity Medical Center Groningen Groningen The Netherlands
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- University Neurosurgical Center Holland (UNCHLeiden University Medical CenterHaaglanden Medical Center & Haga teaching hospitalLeiden & The Hague The Hague The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology Haaglanden Medical Centre The Hague The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery Medisch Spectrum Twente Enschede The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery University Medical Center Groningen Groningen The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology University of GroningenUniversity Medical Center Groningen Groningen The Netherlands
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- Center for Medical Decision Sciences Department of Public Health Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam The Netherlands
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Rabelo NN, Silveira Chaves PH, Gonçalves de Sena Barbosa M, Frigieri G. Is It Possible to Monitor the Wave Form with Noninvasive Methods? World Neurosurg 2021; 152:231-232. [PMID: 34340281 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2021.06.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Brasil S, Solla DJF, Nogueira RDC, Jacobsen Teixeira M, Malbouisson LMS, Paiva WS. Intracranial Compliance Assessed by Intracranial Pressure Pulse Waveform. Brain Sci 2021; 11:brainsci11080971. [PMID: 34439590 PMCID: PMC8392489 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci11080971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2021] [Revised: 07/06/2021] [Accepted: 07/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Morphological alterations in intracranial pressure (ICP) pulse waveform (ICPW) secondary to intracranial hypertension (ICP >20 mmHg) and a reduction in intracranial compliance (ICC) are well known indicators of neurological severity. The exclusive exploration of modifications in ICPW after either the loss of skull integrity or surgical procedures for intracranial hypertension resolution is not a common approach studied. The present study aimed to assess the morphological alterations in ICPW among neurocritical care patients with skull defects and decompressive craniectomy (DC) by comparing the variations in ICPW features according to elevations in mean ICP values. METHODS Patients requiring ICP monitoring because of acute brain injury were included. A continuous record of 10 min-length for the beat-by-beat analysis of ICPW was performed, with ICP elevation produced by means of ultrasound-guided manual internal jugular vein compression at the end of the record. ICPW features (peak amplitude ratio (P2/P1), time interval to pulse peak (TTP) and pulse amplitude) were counterweighed between baseline and compression periods. Results were distributed for three groups: intact skull (exclusive burr hole for ICP monitoring), craniotomy/large fractures (group 2) or DC (group 3). RESULTS 57 patients were analyzed. A total of 21 (36%) presented no skull defects, 21 (36%) belonged to group 2, whereas 15 (26%) had DC. ICP was not significantly different between groups: ±15.11 for intact, 15.33 for group 2 and ±20.81 mmHg for group 3, with ICP-induced elevation also similar between groups (p = 0.56). Significant elevation was observed for the P2/P1 ratio for groups 1 and 2, whereas a reduction was observed in group 3 (elevation of ±0.09 for groups 1 and 2, but a reduction of 0.03 for group 3, p = 0.01), and no significant results were obtained for TTP and pulse amplitudes. CONCLUSION In the present study, intracranial pressure pulse waveform analysis indicated that intracranial compliance was significantly more impaired among decompressive craniectomy patients, although ICPW indicated DC to be protective for further influences of ICP elevations over the brain. The analysis of ICPW seems to be an alternative to real-time ICC assessment.
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- Sérgio Brasil
- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-070, Brazil; (D.J.F.S.); (R.d.C.N.); (M.J.T.); (W.S.P.)
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-070, Brazil; (D.J.F.S.); (R.d.C.N.); (M.J.T.); (W.S.P.)
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-070, Brazil; (D.J.F.S.); (R.d.C.N.); (M.J.T.); (W.S.P.)
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-070, Brazil; (D.J.F.S.); (R.d.C.N.); (M.J.T.); (W.S.P.)
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- Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo 05508-070, Brazil; (D.J.F.S.); (R.d.C.N.); (M.J.T.); (W.S.P.)
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Mládek A, Gerla V, Šeba P, Kolář V, Skalický P, Whitley H, Lhotská L, Beneš V, Bradáč O. From head micro-motions towards CSF dynamics and non-invasive intracranial pressure monitoring. Sci Rep 2021; 11:14349. [PMID: 34253803 PMCID: PMC8275772 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-93740-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Continuous monitoring of the intracranial pressure (ICP) is essential in neurocritical care. There are a variety of ICP monitoring systems currently available, with the intraventricular fluid filled catheter transducer currently representing the “gold standard”. As the placement of catheters is associated with the attendant risk of infection, hematoma formation, and seizures, there is a need for a reliable, non-invasive alternative. In the present study we suggest a unique theoretical framework based on differential geometry invariants of cranial micro-motions with the potential for continuous non-invasive ICP monitoring in conservative traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment. As a proof of this concept, we have developed a pillow with embedded mechanical sensors and collected an extensive dataset (> 550 h on 24 TBI coma patients) of cranial micro-motions and the reference intraparenchymal ICP. From the multidimensional pulsatile curve we calculated the first Cartan curvature and constructed a ”fingerprint” image (Cartan map) associated with the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) dynamics. The Cartan map features maxima bands corresponding to a pressure wave reflection corresponding to a detectable skull tremble. We give evidence for a statistically significant and patient-independent correlation between skull micro-motions and ICP time derivative. Our unique differential geometry-based method yields a broader and global perspective on intracranial CSF dynamics compared to rather local catheter-based measurement and has the potential for wider applications.
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- Arnošt Mládek
- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurooncology, 1St Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Military University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic.,Department of Cognitive Systems and Neurosciences, Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics, Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cognitive Systems and Neurosciences, Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics, Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physics, University of Hradec Králové, Hradec Králové, Czech Republic
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- Department of Technical Development, LINET Spol. S.R.O, Slaný, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurooncology, 1St Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Military University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic.,Department of Neurosurgery, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurooncology, 1St Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Military University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Cognitive Systems and Neurosciences, Czech Institute of Informatics, Robotics and Cybernetics, Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic.,Department of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurooncology, 1St Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Military University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Neurosurgery and Neurooncology, 1St Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Military University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic. .,Department of Neurosurgery, 2nd Faculty of Medicine, Charles University in Prague and Motol University Hospital, Prague, Czech Republic.
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Montorfano L, Yu Q, Bordes SJ, Sivanushanthan S, Rosenthal RJ, Montorfano M. Mean value of B-mode optic nerve sheath diameter as an indicator of increased intracranial pressure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ultrasound J 2021; 13:35. [PMID: 34215966 PMCID: PMC8253877 DOI: 10.1186/s13089-021-00235-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2021] [Accepted: 06/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Objectives Timely diagnosis and treatment of increased intracranial pressure can decrease morbidity and prevent mortality. The present meta-analysis aims to determine the mean value of the ONSD measured in patients with various elevated ICP etiologies under different clinical settings, as well as comparing the value of ONSD between patients with and without elevated ICP. Methods This meta-analysis complied with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis Statement8. PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library were searched to identify ONSD measured by US for patients with increased ICP from establishment to October 2020. Results A total of 779 patients with elevated ICP among 22 studies were included in the present meta-analysis. Studies were published between 2003 and 2020. Eighteen were comparative (18/22, 81.8%), and four were single-armed study (4/22, 18.2%). Twenty were prospective studies (20/22, 90.9%). There was moderate-to-high heterogeneity based on the prediction ellipse area and variance logit of sensitivity and specificity. Conclusions The mean value of the ONSD among patients diagnosed with increased ICP was 5.82 mm (95% CI 5.58–6.06 mm). Variations were observed based on etiology of intracranial hypertension, clinical settings where ONSD was measured, and standards for diagnosing intracranial hypertension. The US-ONSD among patient with elevated ICP was significantly higher than the normal control. Although a cut-off value is not clearly determined, these mean values can be implemented to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of US-ONSD in diagnosing intracranial hypertension in future studies.
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- Lisandro Montorfano
- Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, FL, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, FL, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, FL, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, 2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd, Weston, FL, USA
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- Department of Ultrasound and Vascular Doppler, Hospital de Emergencias "Dr. Clemente Alvarez", Av. Pellegrini 3205, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.
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D'Antona L, Asif H, Craven CL, McHugh JA, Vassiliou A, Thorne L, Matharu MS, Watkins LD, Bremner F, Toma AK. Brain MRI and Ophthalmic Biomarkers of Intracranial Pressure. Neurology 2021; 96:e2714-e2723. [PMID: 33849988 PMCID: PMC8205470 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000012023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the utility of brain MRI and ophthalmic biomarkers for the prediction of intracranial hypertension, we have studied the association between 6 biomarkers and 24-hour intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring results in 45 patients. METHODS This single-center observational study includes patients who underwent 24-hour ICP monitoring, brain MRI (within 3 months), and ophthalmic assessment (during ICP monitoring). Six biomarkers were investigated: pituitary gland shape, vertical tortuosity of the optic nerve, distension of the optic nerve sheath, optic disc protrusion (MRI), papilledema (slit lamp biomicroscopy), and spontaneous venous pulsations (SVP, infrared video recordings). RESULTS Forty-five patients (mean age 39 ± 14 years, 38 women) met the inclusion criteria. All 6 biomarkers had a significant association with 24-hour ICP. Concave pituitary gland was observed with moderately elevated median ICP. Protrusion of the optic disc (MRI), papilledema, and absence of SVP were associated with the highest median ICP values. Twenty patients had raised ICP (median 24-hour ICP >5.96 mm Hg, cutoff obtained through Youden index calculation). Patients with all normal biomarkers had normal median ICP in 94% (standard error 6%) of the cases. All patients with ≥3 abnormal biomarkers had intracranial hypertension. The combination of at least 1 abnormal biomarker in MRI and ophthalmic assessments was highly suggestive of intracranial hypertension (area under the curve 0.94, 95% confidence interval 0.93-0.94) CONCLUSIONS: Brain MRI and ophthalmic biomarkers can noninvasively guide the management of patients with suspected CSF dynamics abnormalities. Patients with multiple abnormal biomarkers (≥3) or a combination of abnormal MRI and ophthalmic biomarkers are likely to have intracranial hypertension and should be managed promptly.
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- Linda D'Antona
- From the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., L.D.W., A.K.); UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (L.D., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (J.A.M.); Department of Ophthalmology (J.A.M., F.B.); and Headache and Facial Pain Group (M.S.M.), London, UK.. linda.d'
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- From the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., L.D.W., A.K.); UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (L.D., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (J.A.M.); Department of Ophthalmology (J.A.M., F.B.); and Headache and Facial Pain Group (M.S.M.), London, UK
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- From the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., L.D.W., A.K.); UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (L.D., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (J.A.M.); Department of Ophthalmology (J.A.M., F.B.); and Headache and Facial Pain Group (M.S.M.), London, UK
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- From the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., L.D.W., A.K.); UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (L.D., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (J.A.M.); Department of Ophthalmology (J.A.M., F.B.); and Headache and Facial Pain Group (M.S.M.), London, UK
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- From the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., L.D.W., A.K.); UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (L.D., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (J.A.M.); Department of Ophthalmology (J.A.M., F.B.); and Headache and Facial Pain Group (M.S.M.), London, UK
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- From the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., L.D.W., A.K.); UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (L.D., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (J.A.M.); Department of Ophthalmology (J.A.M., F.B.); and Headache and Facial Pain Group (M.S.M.), London, UK
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- From the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., L.D.W., A.K.); UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (L.D., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (J.A.M.); Department of Ophthalmology (J.A.M., F.B.); and Headache and Facial Pain Group (M.S.M.), London, UK
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- From the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., L.D.W., A.K.); UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (L.D., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (J.A.M.); Department of Ophthalmology (J.A.M., F.B.); and Headache and Facial Pain Group (M.S.M.), London, UK
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- From the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., L.D.W., A.K.); UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (L.D., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (J.A.M.); Department of Ophthalmology (J.A.M., F.B.); and Headache and Facial Pain Group (M.S.M.), London, UK
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- From the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); Victor Horsley Department of Neurosurgery (L.D., H.A., C.L.C., A.V., L.T., L.D.W., A.K.); UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology (L.D., M.S.M., L.D.W., F.B., A.K.); King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (J.A.M.); Department of Ophthalmology (J.A.M., F.B.); and Headache and Facial Pain Group (M.S.M.), London, UK
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Kostick N, Manwaring K, Dhar R, Sandler R, Mansy H. The "Brain Stethoscope": A Non-Invasive Method for Detecting Elevated Intracranial Pressure. Cureus 2021; 13:e13865. [PMID: 33859914 PMCID: PMC8038910 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.13865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Introduction Minimally invasive intracranial pressure (ICP) screening has long been desired by neurosurgeons. A novel approach deriving ICP from tympanic membrane (TM) pulsation may offer the solution. The ICP waveform appears to be transmitted to the TM by the cochlear aqueduct. The resulting TM infrasonic pulsations can be measured by certain sensors. Elevated ICP alters brain compliance, which appears to yield slower rise times of the TM pulsation waveform. Measurement of this change may be useful in screening for elevated ICP. This paper investigates one such technique. Methods A stethoscope was modified for airtight external ear canal fit; the dome was exchanged for a magnetic reluctance pressure sensor, allowing measurement of TM pulsations. Analog TM pulsations were analyzed by measuring the pulsation's slope ratio between the waveform's downslope and upslope. Seventeen normal subjects (ages 18-32 years) underwent hyperventilation and tilt table testing to induce ICP changes. An algorithm processed this data and predicted the subject's ICP status. Results The slope ratio method showed consistent and stable changes with the expected alterations in ICP from the tilt test and hyperventilation maneuvers. The classification algorithm correctly identified subjects with elevated ICP in 60 of 60 independent recordings on 17 subjects. Conclusion This paper has four conclusions. First, the "brain stethoscope" can detect increased ICP from the TM pulsation waveform in healthy subjects. Second, analysis of the TM waveform using slope ratio calculations is capable of distinguishing normal versus elevated ICP. Third, the tilt and hyperventilation maneuvers showed the expected physiologic trends. Last, further studies are needed on patients with pathological ICP before the brain stethoscope can be implemented into clinical practice.
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- Nathan Kostick
- Medicine, University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, USA
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- Pediatric Neurosurgery, Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, USA
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- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA
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- Pediatric Gastroenterology, Nemours Children's Hospital, Orlando, USA
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- Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, University of Central Florida, Orlando, USA
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Hoffman H, Bunch KM, Furst T, Chin LS. In Reply to the Letter to the Editor Regarding “Use of Intracranial Pressure Monitoring in Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury”. World Neurosurg 2020; 143:608. [DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2020.08.185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Pohlin F, Boustead KJ, Grace JF, Zeiler G. Isoflurane maintenance of neuroanaesthesia in two dogs with hydrocephalus and syringohydromyelia undergoing ventriculoperitoneal shunt surgery. VETERINARY RECORD CASE REPORTS 2020. [DOI: 10.1136/vetreccr-2020-001235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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- Friederike Pohlin
- Department of Companion Animal Clinical StudiesUniversity of PretoriaOnderstepoortSouth Africa
- Anaesthesia and Critical Care ServiceValley Farm Animal HospitalPretoriaSouth Africa
- Research Institute of Wildlife EcologyDepartment of Interdisciplinary Life SciencesUniversity of Veterinary Medicine ViennaViennaAustria
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- Department of Companion Animal Clinical StudiesUniversity of PretoriaOnderstepoortSouth Africa
- Anaesthesia and Critical Care ServiceValley Farm Animal HospitalPretoriaSouth Africa
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- Department of Companion Animal Clinical StudiesUniversity of PretoriaOnderstepoortSouth Africa
- Anaesthesia and Critical Care ServiceValley Farm Animal HospitalPretoriaSouth Africa
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- Department of Companion Animal Clinical StudiesUniversity of PretoriaOnderstepoortSouth Africa
- Anaesthesia and Critical Care ServiceValley Farm Animal HospitalPretoriaSouth Africa
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