Neurocritical Care

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Flexible Family Visitation Policy Does Not Reduce Delirium in ICU

Compared with standard restricted visiting hours, a flexible family visitation policy does not significantly reduce the incidence of delirium among patients in the intensive care unit.

Fewer Cervical Spine Injuries Seen With Motorcycle Helmet Use

Cervical spine injuries occur less frequently among motorcycle crash victims who were wearing a helmet versus those not wearing a helmet at the time of injury.

Smoking Linked to Dose-Dependent Risk for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Overall, men had smoked longer, more daily, and their total exposure in pack-years was greater than women.

Inhaled Xenon Plus Hypothermia Curbs White Matter Damage in Cardiac Arrest

The combined treatment prevents more damage than hypothermia alone.

Spinal Cord Injuries On the Rise Among Elderly

The number of spinal cord injury in older adults increased from 28% in 1997-2000 to 66% in 2010-2012