The endovascular operating room as an extension of the intensive care unit: changing strategies in the management of neurovascular disease.
Technological advances within the field of endovascular neurosurgery have influenced the management of the neurovascular patient within the intensive care unit (ICU). The endovascular operating room has, in fact, become an extension of the ICU in certain cases. Given the rapid development of new endovascular technologies, it is more important than ever for neurosurgeons to remain intimately involved with the care of their patients within the ICU. This article offers an overview of the evolution in ICU management of neurovascular disease and provides a framework for the incorporation of the endovascular operating room in the intensive care management of patients with this disease.
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Randy S
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National Capital Neurosurgery Consortium, National Naval Medical Center and Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland 20802, USA.
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Alexander H
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Veznedaroglu
Erol
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Armonda
Rocco A
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D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000601:surgery*; D003422:Critical Care / Q000639:trends*; D020000:Decision Support Systems, Clinical; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009493:Neurosurgery / Q000639:trends*; D009873:Operating Rooms / Q000639:trends*; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians' / Q000639:trends; D014481:United States; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000639:trends*