Publications by authors named "J C Andrefsky"
Purpose: To describe a technique for the induction of hypothermia and its complications for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke.
Methods: Adults with acute (<8 hours), severe (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale>14) ischemic stroke of the anterior circulation were enrolled. Patients were intubated, sedated, and paralyzed.
Background: Studies have shown the detrimental effect of increased temperature on brain injury. Fever is common after intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). The term 'central fever' is often used when no cause is identified.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis article introduces the basic epidemiology of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) and discusses the current available literature on the pathophysiology of primary ICH, hematoma enlargement, and cerebral edema. The article also includes a brief presentation of the basic steps regarding initial ICH management is presented as a framework for patient care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To describe the successful treatment of a case of vancomycin-resistant enterococcus meningitis with linezolid.
Design: Case report and review of the literature.
Patients: The patient is a 35-yr-old man who suffered a cerebellar hemorrhage after embolization of a cerebellar arteriovenous malformation.
Background And Purpose: Hypothermia is effective in improving outcome in experimental models of brain infarction. We studied the feasibility and safety of hypothermia in patients with acute ischemic stroke treated with thrombolysis.
Methods: An open study design was used.