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Chapter and Conference Paper
The antioxidant effect of N-acethylcysteine on experimental contusion in rats
N-acethylcysteine (NAC) is known to have direct and indirect antioxidant abilities. We investigated the potential protective effect of NAC on ICP, brain edema and contusion volume after Controlled Cortical Imp...
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Article
Differential effects of prolonged isoflurane anesthesia on plasma, extracellular, and CSF glutamate, neuronal activity, 125I-Mk801 NMDA receptor binding, and brain edema in traumatic brain-injured rats
Background. Volatile anesthetics reduce neuronal excitation and cerebral metabolism but can also increase intracellular water accumulation in normal and injured brains. While attenuation of neuronal excitation an...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Norepinephrine is Superior to Dopamine in Increasing Cortical Perfusion Following Controlled Cortical Impact Injury in Rats
Following traumatic brain injury catecholamines are routinely applied to increase cerebral perfusion. To date, it remains controversial if infusion of catecholamines is associated with diminished cerebral perf...
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Cortical Hypoperfusion Precedes Hyperperfusion Following Controlled Cortical Impact Injury
Impaired cerebral perfusion contributes to tissue damage following traumatic brain injury. In this longitudinal study persistence of reduced cortical perfusion employing laser doppler flowmetry was investigate...
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Article
Neuroprotective Effect of Melatonin on Cortical Impact Injury in the Rat
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Chapter and Conference Paper
Isoflurane Doubles Plasma Glutamate and Increases Posttraumatic Brain Edema
Increased plasma and cerebral glutamate levels may contribute to posttraumatic edema formation. Since volatile anesthetics elevate plasma amino acid concentrations, the influence of isoflurane on arterial plas...