SCCM Resource Library-Too Much or Too Little? Blood, CSF, and the Role of the CT Scanner

Too Much or Too Little? Blood, CSF, and the Role of the CT Scanner

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses the role of CT scanner in neuromonitoring. They walk through a case study of a patient with traumatic brain injury and go over key findings on the CT scan, including subdural hemorrhage, contusions, and cerebral edema. They emphasize the importance of a systematic approach when reading a CT scan, comparing prior images if available, and reviewing the images in different planes. The speaker also provides resources for self-learning, such as online anatomy reviews and case studies. They highlight the importance of understanding normal anatomy and recognizing abnormalities, including signs of raised intracranial pressure, hydrocephalus, acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, and subarachnoid hemorrhage. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the need for radiology confirmation and the ability for medical professionals to interpret their own CT scans.

Asset Subtitle

Neuroscience, 2023

Asset Caption

Type: one-hour concurrent | Windows to the Brain: Neuromonitoring for the General Intensivist (SessionID 1202529)

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Neuroscience

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Select

Tag Neuroimaging

Tag Stroke

Year 2023

Keywords

CT scanner

neuromonitoring

traumatic brain injury

CT scan findings

systematic approach

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