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Neurologic complications in the intensive care unit.

S Naik-Tolani1, J M Oropello, E Benjamin

  • 1Division of Critical Care Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center, City University of New York, New York, USA.

Clinics in Chest Medicine
|July 1, 1999
PubMed
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Neurologic complications in critically ill patients are common and often missed due to sedation and intubation. These brain issues increase intensive care unit mortality.

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Area of Science:

  • Critical care medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Neurologic complications are frequent in critically ill patients.
  • These complications are often undetected due to sedation and mechanical ventilation.
  • Neurologic dysfunction is linked to higher mortality rates in intensive care units.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss central nervous system complications in critically ill patients.
  • To highlight complications arising from critical illness itself.
  • To review complications secondary to intensive care unit therapies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on neurologic complications in critical care.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to underdiagnosis.
  • Discussion of the impact of critical illness and therapies on the central nervous system.

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Main Results:

  • Neurologic complications are underrecognized in intubated and sedated patients.
  • Central nervous system issues are associated with increased intensive care unit mortality.
  • Both critical illness and therapeutic interventions can cause secondary neurologic complications.

Conclusions:

  • Awareness and recognition of neurologic complications are crucial in critical care.
  • Further research is needed to improve the detection and management of these complications.
  • Addressing neurologic complications may improve outcomes for critically ill patients.