World Neurosurg
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A 79-year-old man with coronary artery disease and tremor-predominant Parkinson's disease underwent a gross total resection of a high-grade glioma and exhibited what appeared to be polymorphic ventricular tachycardia lasting 15-20 seconds on postoperative day 1. Further evaluation revealed that the patient did not have ventricular tachycardia, and that his abnormal telemetry signals were instead an artifact of his Parkinson's tremor. This case underscores the importance of considering tremor artifact when evaluating abnormal telemetry and electrocardiogram signals in patients with tremor, and highlights some features that can distinguish tremor artifact from a true arrhythmia.
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Social media has become an important communication tool in modern life, and its use is undoubtedly increasing worldwide. Given the rising importance of social media in the health care system, little is known about neurosurgeons' social media use and interactions in the context of professional purposes. This study aimed to analyze social media usage and opinions among neurosurgeons in terms of age, gender, and practice setting. ⋯ Social media use, opinions, and attitudes among neurosurgeons vary depending on their age, gender, and practice setting. Most neurosurgeons stated that the use of social media could have beneficial and advantageous effects on neurosurgery practice, while the frequency of misleading information and lack of privacy were perceived as barriers.
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The operating microscope is a foundational tool in modern neurosurgery. Operating microscopes serve increasingly as the lynchpin for highly sophisticated visualization platforms incorporating many complementary technologies. ⋯ In this article, we document our experience using the QEVO microinspection tool in a series of complex cranial neurosurgery procedures. This report focuses on the handling, visualization, and overall utility of the QEVO tool for achieving optimal visualization in deep cranial corridors.