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Published on: October 17, 2017
Research and technology in neurocritical care
C A C Wijman1, S M Smirnakis, P Vespa
1Department of Neurology, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA. cwijman@stanford.edu
Neurocritical Care
|July 29, 2011
Summary
Neurocritical care utilizes advanced technologies like multi-modality neuromonitoring and omics research to understand brain physiology and systemic interactions. These tools aid in recognizing subtle neurological changes and managing critical neurological conditions.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Critical Care Medicine
- Biotechnology
Background:
- Neurointensivists manage complex neurological conditions, requiring keen observation of subtle neurological changes.
- Systemic derangements like fever, hyperglycemia, and hypotension significantly impact brain insults differently than in general medical patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize discussions on the current status and research role of advanced technologies in neurocritical care.
- To provide an overview of technologies including multi-modality neuromonitoring, biomarkers, neuroimaging, and "omics" research.
- To recommend future research applications in neurocritical care.
Main Methods:
- Review of topics discussed at the "research and technology" session of the first neurocritical care research conference (September 2009, Houston).
- Summarization of the current status of various state-of-the-art technologies.
- Synthesis of recommendations for future research.
Main Results:
- Key technologies discussed include multi-modality neuromonitoring, biomarkers, neuroimaging, and "omics" research (proteomics, genomics, metabolomics).
- The session highlighted the evolving role of these technologies in neurocritical patient management and research.
- An overview of the current technological landscape was presented.
Conclusions:
- Advanced technologies are crucial for advancing neurocritical care research and practice.
- Future research should focus on integrating and optimizing these technologies for better patient outcomes.
- Continued development and application of innovative technologies are essential in neurocritical care.
