Search Tag: neurological monitoring
2024 09 Sep
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) use is on the rise, but patients on ECMO often experience major complications, such as acute brain injury (ABI), which doubles or triples in-hospital mortality rates. ABI is more prevalent in venoarterial (VA) ECMO compared to venovenous (VV) ECMO, especially in cases involving extracorporeal cardiopulmonary...Read more
2024 17 May
Patient monitoring in the ICU is critical for providing high-quality medical care. Monitoring involves continuous surveillance of physiological parameters to assess patient condition and detect signs of deterioration promptly. This includes monitoring vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and body temperature; continuous...Read more