Neurological intensive care in India--disease spectrum and outcome.
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2001-06-13
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In recent years neurological and neurosurgical intensive care (NNICU) has evolved into a well-recognized subspeciality world over. However it is still a novel concept in the developing world. The admission criteria are variable and flexible. The pattern of disease in the NNICU varies according to the admission policy. In the west, cerebrovascular diseases account for a significant proportion of admissions. In a few studies from the developing countries infections of central nervous system are additional causes requiring intensive care. At our center the disease admission pattern was similar to the pattern reported from the developed countries. Predictors of outcome of neurointensive care have not been systematically evaluated. Limited available data concerns patients of neurotrauma. In addition to the disease severity indices, pre-existing chronic illness, adverse events during ICU stay, and the 24-hour presence of a physician also influence patient outcome in the NNICU.
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Meena AK, Prasad VS, Murthy JM. Neurological intensive care in India--disease spectrum and outcome. Neurology India. 2001 Jun; 49 Suppl 1(): S1-7