Neurointensive Care for Spinal Injuries ; Perspective on Its Role in Early Stage

Kwon, Woo-Keun; Park, Dong-Hyuk; Oh, Jong-Keon; Kim, Jang Hun; Roh, Haewon; Moon, Hong Joo; Kim, Joo Han; Park, Youn-Kwan

J Neurointensive Care. 2019 Apr;2(1):4-7. 10.32587/jnic.2019.00129.

Neurointensive Care for Spinal Injuries ; Perspective on Its Role in Early Stage

Affiliations

¹Department of Neurosurgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
²Department of Neurosurgery, Korea University Medical Center, Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
³Focused Training Center for Trauma, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
⁴Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
⁵Korean Armed Forces Capital Hospital, Seongnam, Korea

KMID: 2555402
DOI: http://doi.org/10.32587/jnic.2019.00129

Abstract

Multimodal approach to the patient is essential in neurocritical care for spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. This article highlights the issues regarding early stage neurointensive care for SCI. Although there are still some debate regarding the optimal neurointensive care in SCI patients, it is clear by previous literature that proper medical and surgical management play important role for neurocritical care in SCI patients. Not only neurologica problems but also several life threatening medical issues such as DVT, PE, respiration problems or pressure sores should also be considered during the early neurointensive care in order to optimize treatment for SCI patients. By understanding the early role of neurointensive care in SCI, we believe we can better treat these patients.

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Spinal cord injury; Neurointensive care; Spine

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