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Strip Craniectomy Procedures Combined with Helmet Therapy
General considerations according to literature are laid down. Minimally invasive surgery with endoscopic support is demonstrated for sagittal suture...
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Preoperative Diagnostics
First the possible prenatal diagnostics are explained. Then necessary preoperative diagnostic steps are laid down. This applies to the general...
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Surgical Treatment
General considerations concerning the timepoint and type of surgery are given in this chapter. Craniotomies are due in the first year of life. Facial...
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Understanding Midazolam: The Key to Its Safe Clinical Use
Understanding midazolam involves understanding its chemistry, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. These are the topics where holding a...
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Pre-operative Assessment: The Key to Safe Sedation Outcomes
Midazolam is a very safe drug by all counts. A sound knowledge of the child’s systemic background will further enhance its safety profile by aiding...
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Fluid Management in Trauma
Fluid therapy is one of the major interventions in primary survey to sustain life during acute trauma. Over the years, it has evolved with new...
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Fluid Management in Paediatric Patients
In paediatric patients fluid management has various aspects that differ from adults. One of the reasons is the different physiology of body fluids in...
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Fluid Accumulation and Deresuscitation
Overzealous fluid administration and capillary leaks may lead to overhydration or tissue edema. The deleterious effects of tissue edema involve...
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Nutrition Delivery in Critically Ill Patients
This chapter discusses the importance of medical nutrition therapy in critically ill patients in the ICU. The goals of nutrition in the ICU include...
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The Place for Starches and Other Colloids
This chapter provides a comprehensive review of synthetic colloids, specifically hydroxyethyl starch (HES) solutions, and their role in resuscitation...
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Fluid Management in Cardiogenic Shock
This chapter discusses cardiogenic shock, a common condition encountered in the ICU. Cardiogenic shock results from decreased cardiac output and...
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Fluid Management in Major Burns
Advancements in the medical field have brought significant changes in burns management over the last few decades. The shock in patients with burns...
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Introduction to Fluid Stewardship
Intravenous (IV) fluids are commonly prescribed drugs in healthcare. However, inappropriate fluid administration is associated with higher morbidity...
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A Logical Prescription of Intravenous Fluids
This chapter guides clinicians through the assessment and management of patients requiring intravenous (IV) fluids during hospitalization in the...
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Fluid Management in Septic Shock
Both relative (due to vasodilatation and leaky capillaries) and absolute hypovolemia are common in patients with septic shock, and fluid infusion...
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Fluid Management in COVID-19
Upon initial presentation, most COVID-19 patients are in a stable haemodynamic state and typically do not require intravenous (IV) fluid...
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Understanding Heart-Lung Interactions: Concepts of Fluid Responsiveness
This chapter focuses on the impact of fluid administration and ventilation on hemodynamics in critically ill patients. The chapter emphasizes the...
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The Case for Albumin as Volume Expander and beyond
This chapter discusses the importance of endogenous albumin, the most abundant plasma protein in the body. Albumin has diverse functions such as...
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Routes of Midazolam Administration
Midazolam being a versatile drug can be administered through various routes including intravenous, oral, intranasal, intramuscular, rectal, and oral...