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The use of hyperventilation and its impact on cerebral ischemia in the treatment of traumatic brain injury.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9012580     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Traumatic brain injury is a common occurrence in the United States, leading to approximately 190,000 deaths or long-term disabilities. Following the primary insult, secondary disturbances in cerebral blood flow (CBF) and metabolism may have deleterious effects on potentially viable neurons. Recent studies evaluating CBF immediately following head injury have revealed flows low enough to produce cerebral ischemia. Hyperventilation is used routinely to lower suspected increased intracranial pressure (ICP). Aggressive hyperventilation produces a marked reduction in CBF, which may give rise to or exacerbate cerebral ischemia, thus enhancing rather than reducing secondary injury. This article reviews the role of hyperventilation in the treatment of increased ICP and its impact on cerebral ischemia following traumatic brain injury.
Authors:
K D Yundt; M N Diringer
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Critical care clinics     Volume:  13     ISSN:  0749-0704     ISO Abbreviation:  Crit Care Clin     Publication Date:  1997 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1997-03-25     Completed Date:  1997-03-25     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8507720     Medline TA:  Crit Care Clin     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  163-84     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Neurological Surgery, Washington University, School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Brain Injuries / complications*,  metabolism*,  therapy*
Brain Ischemia / etiology*,  metabolism*,  therapy*
Cerebrovascular Circulation
Homeostasis / physiology
Humans
Intracranial Pressure
Oxygen / metabolism*
Respiration, Artificial*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
7782-44-7/Oxygen

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