Cerebral metabolism is not affected by moderate hyperventilation in patients with traumatic brain injury
Abstract Background Hyperventilation-induced hypocapnia (HV) reduces elevated intracranial pressure (ICP), a dangerous and potentially fatal complication of traumatic brain injury (TBI). HV decreases the arteriolar diameter of intracranial vessels, raising the risk of cerebral ischemia. The aim of t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-02-01
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Series: | Critical Care |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-018-2304-6 |