Management of Patients with Focal Neurological Deficits in the ICU
摘要
Patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) who present with focal neurological deficits require immediate and precise assessment to prevent further deterioration and to optimize outcomes. These deficits may stem from various underlying conditions, including hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes, subarachnoid hemorrhage, hydrocephalus, brain tumors, or abscesses. This chapter provides a step-by-step algorithm for managing such patients, emphasizing critical clinical evaluations, diagnostic procedures, and initial treatment strategies (Ref. Algorithm 3.1).