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Disorders of sodium and water balance are one of the commonly encountered problems while managing patients with neurological diseases. Managing such problems are challenging because the pathophysiology behind these disorders are complex and poorly understood and treatment of the injured brain itself
Biological risk factors for severe complications in diabetic ketoacidosis are described (high blood glucose level, metabolic acidosis, high blood urea nitrogen, hypernatremia) but their dosage and monitoring are not sufficient to distinguish high risks situations.
Several studies suggest that
Fluid therapy is aimed to compensate for fasting which is required for surgery, to meet the ongoing fluid losses and to maintain electrolyte balance during surgery. Fluid deficit of a healthy child who is not fed parenterally may be estimated by multiplying hourly maintenance requirement for fluid
Severe traumatic brain injury is one of the main causes of death in young people. Additionally, it is considered a public health problem because of the high prevalence of motor and cognitive dysfunction in those who survive.
One of the cornerstones of management is the control of both intracranial
Hyponatremia occurs frequently in patients with acute brain injury in the days to weeks following the acute injury, and may contribute to adverse outcome (1). In addition, hyponatremia can aggravate neurologic dysfunction, complicate neurological assessments, and contribute to neurologic symptoms
Mechanical ventilation is a mainstay of Intensive Care. Weaning from mechanical ventilation remains a significant issue in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) care worldwide. It is well established that a strategy of diuresis with negative fluid balance shortens the duration of mechanical ventilation in both
Title: Plasma and abscess fluid pharmacokinetics of cefpirome and moxifloxacin single dose and multiple dose administration.
Background: Extensive research in the field of abscess treatment has established a claim for invasive drainage as the most efficient means of resolving suppurative lesions. In