Safe and effective implantation and use of vagal nerve stimulation in new-onset refractory status epilepticus in early pregnancy: a case report.

Introduction: The management of new-onset refractory status epilepticus (NORSE) in pregnancy may be complicated by anti-seizure medication (ASM) polytherapy-associated teratogenicity. We aim to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) in a pregnant patient presenting with NORSE.

Case Description: A 30-year old female, at 5-weeks' gestation presented with drug-refractory myoclonic status epilepticus, responsive only to high levels of anesthetic agents.

Delayed Fever and Neurological Outcome after Cardiac Arrest: A Retrospective Clinical Study.

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between fever after the first days of ICU stay and neurological outcome after cardiac arrest (CA).

Methods: We retrospectively analyzed CA patients admitted to intensive care unit (ICU).

Inclusion Criteria: age ≥18 years, Glasgow Coma Scale score ≤8 at ICU admission and assessment of body core temperature (BCT) using bladder or intravascular probes.