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Figueiredo R, Castro C, Fernandes JB. Nursing Interventions to Prevent Secondary Injury in Critically Ill Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Scoping Review. J Clin Med 2024; 13:2396. [PMID: 38673667 PMCID: PMC11051360 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13082396] [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: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/18/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Background: Traumatic brain injury is a prevalent health issue with significant social and economic impacts. Nursing interventions are crucial in preventing secondary injury and improving patient prognosis. This scoping seeks to map and analyze the existing scientific evidence on nursing interventions aimed at preventing secondary injuries in critically ill patients with traumatic brain injury. Methods: The review was conducted according to Arksey and O'Malley's methodological framework. The electronic databases Pubmed, MEDLINE Complete, CINAHL Complete, Nursing & Allied Health Collection: Comprehensive, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Cochrane Clinical Answers were consulted in May 2023. We included articles published in English and Portuguese between 2010 and 2023. Results: From the initial search, 277 articles were identified, with 15 meeting the inclusion criteria for the review. Nursing interventions for TBI patients include neuromonitoring, therapeutics, analytical surveillance, professional training, and family support. Nurses play a crucial role in detecting neurological changes, administering treatments, monitoring metabolic markers, training staff, and involving families. These interventions aim to prevent secondary injury and improve patient outcomes. Conclusions: By prioritizing evidence-based practice and utilizing innovative technologies, nurses enhance TBI patient care and contribute to overall well-being.
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- Rita Figueiredo
- Department of Nursing, Almada-Seixal Local Health Unit, 2805-267 Almada, Portugal;
- Nurs * Lab, Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal;
- Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
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- Nurs * Lab, Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal;
- Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
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- Nurs * Lab, Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal;
- Egas Moniz Center for Interdisciplinary Research (CiiEM), Egas Moniz School of Health & Science, Caparica, 2829-511 Almada, Portugal
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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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Rajizadeh MA, Khaksari M, Bejeshk MA, Amirkhosravi L, Jafari E, Jamalpoor Z, Nezhadi A. The Role of Inhaled Estradiol and Myrtenol, Alone and in Combination, in Modulating Behavioral and Functional Outcomes Following Traumatic Experimental Brain Injury: Hemodynamic, Molecular, Histological and Behavioral Study. Neurocrit Care 2023; 39:478-498. [PMID: 37100976 DOI: 10.1007/s12028-023-01720-6] [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] [Received: 10/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an important and growing cause of disability worldwide, and its cognitive consequences may be particularly significant. This study assessed the neuroprotective impacts of estradiol (E2), myrtenol (Myr), and the combination of the two on the neurological outcome, hemodynamic parameters, learning and memory, brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) level, phosphoinositide 3-kinases (PI3K/AKT) signaling, and inflammatory and oxidative factors in the hippocampus after TBI. METHODS Eighty-four adult male Wistar rats were randomly divided into 12 groups with seven rats in each (six groups to measure intracranial pressure, cerebral perfusion pressure, brain water content, and veterinary coma scale, and six groups for behavioral and molecular studies): sham, TBI, TBI/vehicle, TBI/Myr, TBI/E2, and TBI/Myr + E2 (Myr 50 mg/kg and E2 33.3 μg/kg via inhalation for 30 min after TBI induction). Brain injury was induced by using Marmarou's method. Briefly, a 300-g weight was dropped down from a 2-m height through a free-falling tube onto the head of the anesthetized animals. RESULTS Veterinary coma scale, learning and memory, brain water content, intracranial pressure, and cerebral perfusion pressure were impaired following TBI, and inflammation and oxidative stress were raised in the hippocampus after TBI. The BDNF level and PI3K/AKT signaling were impaired due to TBI. Inhalation of Myr and E2 had protective effects against all negative consequences of TBI by decreasing brain edema and the hippocampal content of inflammatory and oxidant factors and also by improving BDNF and PI3K/AKT in the hippocampus. Based on these data, there were no differences between alone and combination administrations. CONCLUSIONS Our results propose that Myr and E2 have neuroprotective effects on cognition impairments due to TBI.
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- Mohammad Amin Rajizadeh
- Cognitive and Neuroscience Research Center, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Physiology Research Center, Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Endocrinology and Metabolism Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Pathology and Stem Cell Research Center, Pathology Department, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
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- Trauma Research Center, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Cognitive and Neuroscience Research Center, AJA University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Melicher D, Gaál S, Berényi T, Fenyves BG, Novák PK, Tóth A, Szegedi L, Varga C. Acute hydrocephalus caused by a colloid cyst - a case report. Int J Emerg Med 2023; 16:28. [PMID: 37076791 PMCID: PMC10114300 DOI: 10.1186/s12245-023-00500-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Colloid cysts are rare benign, slowly growing intracranial tumors of endodermal origin. Most colloid cysts are found incidentally and are asymptomatic, but rarely, they can lead to sudden death. CASE PRESENTATION A 73-year-old female patient was admitted to our emergency department with complaints of dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, walking difficulties, and behavioral changes. CT imaging revealed acute obstructive hydrocephalus attributable to a third ventricular colloid cyst. The patient was immediately transferred to a tertiary center where she underwent successful neurosurgical resection of the mass. Pathology results of the lesion confirmed the diagnosis of colloid cyst. CONCLUSION The case we present emphasizes the critical importance of prompt identification of warning signs, complex thinking, and evaluation. Establishing the right diagnostic approach early on can facilitate accurate diagnosis.
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- Dóra Melicher
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Department of Molecular Biology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Medical Imaging Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Medical Imaging Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- National Institute of Clinical Neurosciences, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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Lim JX, Liu SJ, Cheong TM, Saffari SE, Han JX, Chen MW. Intracranial Pressure as an Objective Biomarker of Decompression Adequacy in Large Territory Infarction: A Multicenter Observational Study. Front Surg 2022; 9:823899. [PMID: 35769152 PMCID: PMC9235838 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.823899] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/28/2021] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background Decompressive craniectomy (DC) improves the survival and functional outcomes in patients with malignant cerebral infarction. Currently, there are no objective intraoperative markers that indicates adequate decompression. We hypothesise that closure intracranial pressure (ICP) correlates with postoperative outcomes. Methods This is a multicentre retrospective review of all 75 DCs performed for malignant cerebral infarction. The patients were divided into inadequate ICP (iICP) and good ICP (gICP) groups based on a suitable ICP threshold determined with tiered receiver operating characteristic and association analysis. Multivariable logistic regression was performed for various postoperative outcomes. Results An ICP threshold of 7 mmHg was determined, with 36 patients (48.0%) and 39 patients (52.0%) in the iICP and gICP group, respectively. After adjustment, postoperative osmotherapy usage was more likely in the iICP group (OR 6.32, p = 0.003), and when given, was given for a longer median duration (iICP, 4 days; gICP, 1 day, p = 0.003). There was no difference in complications amongst both groups. When an ICP threshold of 11 mmHg was applied, there was significant difference in the duration on ventilator (ICP ≥11 mmHg, 3–9 days, ICP <11 mmHg, 3–5 days, p = 0.023). Conclusion Surgical decompression works complementarily with postoperative medical therapy to manage progressive cerebral edema in malignant cerebral infarctions. This is a retrospective study which showed that closure ICP, a novel objective intraoperative biomarker, is able to guide the adequacy of DC in this condition. Various surgical manoeuvres can be performed to ensure that this surgical aim is accomplished.
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- Jia Xu Lim
- National Neuroscience Institute, Department of Neurosurgery, Singhealth, Singapore, Singapore
- Correspondence: Jia Xu Lim
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- National Neuroscience Institute, Department of Neurosurgery, Singhealth, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Neuroscience Institute, Department of Neurosurgery, Singhealth, Singapore, Singapore
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- Center for Qualitative Medicine, Duke-NUS Medical School, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Neuroscience Institute, Department of Neurosurgery, Singhealth, Singapore, Singapore
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- National Neuroscience Institute, Department of Neurosurgery, Singhealth, Singapore, Singapore
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Ye G, Balasubramanian V, Li JKJ, Kaya M. Machine Learning-Based Continuous Intracranial Pressure Prediction for Traumatic Injury Patients. IEEE JOURNAL OF TRANSLATIONAL ENGINEERING IN HEALTH AND MEDICINE 2022; 10:4901008. [PMID: 35795876 PMCID: PMC9252333 DOI: 10.1109/jtehm.2022.3179874] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2021] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 05/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Structured Abstract—Objective: Abnormal elevation of intracranial pressure (ICP) can cause dangerous or even fatal outcomes. The early detection of high intracranial pressure events can be crucial in saving lives in an intensive care unit (ICU). Despite many applications of machine learning (ML) techniques related to clinical diagnosis, ML applications for continuous ICP detection or short-term predictions have been rarely reported. This study proposes an efficient method of applying an artificial recurrent neural network on the early prediction of ICP evaluation continuously for TBI patients. Methods: After ICP data preprocessing, the learning model is generated for thirteen patients to continuously predict the ICP signal occurrence and classify events for the upcoming 10 minutes by inputting the previous 20-minutes of the ICP signal. Results: As the overall model performance, the average accuracy is 94.62%, the average sensitivity is 74.91%, the average specificity is 94.83%, and the average root mean square error is approximately 2.18 mmHg. Conclusion: This research addresses a significant clinical problem with the management of traumatic brain injury patients. The machine learning model data enables early prediction of ICP continuously in a real-time fashion, which is crucial for appropriate clinical interventions. The results show that our machine learning-based model has high adaptive performance, accuracy, and efficiency.
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- Guochang Ye
- Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering and Sciences, Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, FL, USA
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Stead GA, Cresswell FV, Jjunju S, Oanh PK, Thwaites GE, Donovan J. The role of optic nerve sheath diameter ultrasound in brain infection. eNeurologicalSci 2021; 23:100330. [PMID: 33728383 PMCID: PMC7935708 DOI: 10.1016/j.ensci.2021.100330] [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: 12/21/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Brain infections cause significant morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially in resource-limited settings with high HIV co-infection rates. Raised intracranial pressure [ICP] may complicate brain infection and worsen neurological injury, yet invasive ICP monitoring is often unavailable. Optic nerve sheath diameter [ONSD] ultrasound may allow detection of raised ICP at the bedside; however, pathology in brain infection is different to traumatic brain injury, in which most studies have been performed. The use of ONSD ultrasound has been described in tuberculous meningitis, cryptococcal meningitis and cerebral malaria; however correlation with invasive ICP measurement has not been performed. Normal optic nerve sheath values are not yet established for most populations, and thresholds for clinical intervention cannot be assumed to match those used in non-infective brain pathology. ONSD ultrasound may be suitable for use in resource-limited settings by clinicians with limited ultrasound training. Standardisation of scanning technique, consensus on normal ONSD values, and action on abnormal results, are areas for future research. This scoping review examines the role of ONSD ultrasound in brain infection. We discuss pathophysiology, and describe the rationale, practicalities, and challenges of utilising ONSD ultrasound for brain infection monitoring and management. We discuss the existing evidence base for this technique, and identify knowledge gaps and future research priorities.
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Key Words
- AIDS, Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
- Brain infection
- CSF, Cerebrospinal fluid
- HIV, Human immunodeficiency virus
- ICP, Intracranial pressure
- IQR, Interquartile range
- IRIS, Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome
- LP, Lumbar puncture
- MAP, Mean arterial pressure
- Meningitis
- ONSD, Optic nerve sheath diameter
- Optic nerve sheath diameter
- ROC, Receiver-operator characteristic
- Raised intracranial pressure
- SD, Standard deviation
- TB meningitis, Tuberculous meningitis
- TBI, Traumatic brain injury
- Ultrasound
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- Infectious Diseases Institute, Kampala, Uganda
- Clinical Research Department London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
- Medical Research Council – Uganda Virus Research Institute - London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine Uganda Research Unit, Entebbe, Uganda
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- Hospital for Tropical Diseases, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Centre for Tropical Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Centre for Tropical Medicine and Global Health, Nuffield Department of Medicine, University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Oxford University Clinical Research Unit, Centre for Tropical Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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