ICU SAQs · Neurocritical care / monitoring
PbtO2 monitoring in severe TBI — principles and role
A CICM First-Part SAQ on PbtO2 and multimodality neuromonitoring — the Licox probe, the target (15-20 mmHg), the BOOST trials, the SjvO2 (55-75%), the microdialysis (LPR under 25), and the PRx.
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Describe the role of brain tissue oxygen (PbtO2) monitoring in the management of severe TBI, and how it complements the ICP monitoring. Briefly describe the other multimodality monitors.
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Describe the role of brain tissue oxygen (PbtO2) monitoring in the management of severe TBI, and how it complements the ICP monitoring. Briefly describe the other multimodality monitors.
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- [1]Bersten AD, Soni N (eds) Oh's Intensive Care Manual. 8th edition, Elsevier, 2018.