A 42 year-old man was drowsy and confused following a hypotensive episode. Within a day, his neurological condition markedly deteriorated and he fell into a coma. Anoxic Encephalopathy (Diffuse ...

A 51 year-old man was unresponsive after a cardiac arrest. Neurological examination demonstrated intact brainstem reflexes and extensor posturing. No evidence of cortical function was present. Anoxic ...

Cerebral edema is when fluid builds up around the brain, causing an increase in pressure known as intracranial pressure. Symptoms can include headaches, nausea, dizziness, and more. Swelling or ...

If you bump your elbow, you can simply apply ice and the swelling will disappear. But what happens when you hit your head and your brain starts to swell? Cerebral edema, or brain swelling, is an ...