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IBCC – Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity
Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity (previously known as sympathetic storming) is a pattern of recurrent episodic sympathetic activation which may occur after severe brain injury (most often traumatic or anoxic). Prompt recognition of this diagnosis may facilitate appropriate treatment, thereby stabilizing the patient and avoiding aggravation of the underlying brain injury. The IBCC chapter is located 👉 […]
IBCC – Autoimmune Encephalitis
Autoimmune encephalitis was nearly unknown a few decades ago, but currently it’s estimated that it may be as common as HSV encephalitis. Given that many forms respond well to treatment, prompt diagnosis is critical. The IBCC chapter is located 👉 here. The podcast & comments are below. Follow us on iTunes
Tox and Hound – Fellow Friday – Metal Hydrides I
Arsine (AsH3) – From Reconnaissance Balloons to Integrated Circuits Steven Curry, M.D.*George Warpinski, M.D.*Eugene Ngai, M.S.# * University of Arizona College of Medicine – PhoenixDepartment of Medical ToxicologyBanner – University Medical Center PhoenixPhoenix, AZ # ChemicallySpeakingLLC Introduction The famous 19th century scientist, John Tyndall, reported that inhalation of hydrogen gas produced a voice “so weakened […]
IBCC – Elevated intracranial pressure (ICP)
ICP elevation is an important dimension of many neuroICU patients. Unfortunately, it remains unclear precisely who might benefit from ICP monitoring, or exactly what the optimal ICP targets should be. The IBCC chapter is located 👉 here. The podcast & comments are below. Follow us on iTunes