Journal of the Korean Medical Association

| Opinion | May 10, 2023

Basic principle in the management of brain edema and elevated intracranial pressure

Sang-Bae Ko

J Korean Med Assoc. 2023;66(5):278-283.

Background: Brain edema is a well-recognized pathophysiological secondary change after primary brain injury. The mechanism of brain edema may differ based on the types of brain edema. However, numerous ion...

Current advances in brain edema caused by brain injury | Focused Issue of This Month | May 10, 2023

Assessment of increased intracranial pressure in patients with brain injury

Jin Park, Sang-Bae Ko

J Korean Med Assoc. 2023;66(5):285-290.

Background: Monitoring and managing elevated intracranial pressure (ICP) is one of the core topics in neurocritical care. Although invasive methods are regarded as standard means, the recent development of non-invasive...

Current advances in brain edema caused by brain injury | Focused Issue of This Month | May 10, 2023

Cerebral perfusion pressure optimization for the regulation of brain edema and intracranial pressure

Tae Jung Kim, Sang-Bae Ko

J Korean Med Assoc. 2023;66(5):291-296.

Background: Increased intracranial pressure (ICP) is a pathological condition associated with severe neurological conditions in patients with acute brain injuries. Managing increased ICP based on optimal cerebral perfusion pressure (CPP)...

Current advances in brain edema caused by brain injury | Focused Issue of This Month | May 10, 2023

Hyperosmolar therapy for regulation of cerebral edema and intracranial pressure

Dong-Seok Gwak, Sang-Bae Ko

J Korean Med Assoc. 2023;66(5):297-302.

Background: Hyperosmolar therapy is an essential treatment method for increased intracranial pressure and cerebral edema. Mannitol and hypertonic saline are frequently used in clinical practice; however, more helpful recommendations are...

| Focused Issue of This Month | May 10, 2023

Management of adverse effects in hyperosmolar therapy of brain edema

Soo-Hyun Park, Sang-Bae Ko

J Korean Med Assoc. 2023;66(5):303-307.

Background: Mannitol and hypertonic saline are the most frequently used hyperosmolar agents to treat cerebral edema resulting from acute brain injury. However, there are several issues with using hyperosmolar therapies....

Current advances in brain edema caused by brain injury | Focused Issue of This Month | May 10, 2023

Targeted temperature management in brain edema

Sung-Ho Ahn, Sang-Bae Ko

J Korean Med Assoc. 2023;66(5):308-313.

Background: Targeted temperature management is a treatment strategy to lower core body temperature to achieve neuroprotection or reduce elevated intracranial pressure. Therefore, it has been increasingly used in the neurointensive...

| Continuing Education Column | May 10, 2023

Perioperative care for drug abusers in the opioid crisis era

Ji-Yoon Kim

J Korean Med Assoc. 2023;66(5):314-322.

Background: Narcotic abuse and addiction have recently emerged as significant global issues. The consumption of dependence-inducing substances has become increasingly prevalent among younger generations in numerous countries, exacerbating the problem....

| Special Contribution | May 10, 2023

How to cope with suspected mpox patients in the outpatient clinic

Nam Joong Kim, Sun Huh

J Korean Med Assoc. 2023;66(5):325-333.

Background: This article outlines procedures for monitoring and handling mpox outbreaks in Korea based on the 5th edition of the guidelines for response to mpox and recent briefing material from...

Basic principle in the management of brain edema and elevated intracranial pressure Sang-Bae Ko J Korean Med Assoc. 2023;66(5):278-283. Opinion May 10, 2023 PDF	Assessment of increased intracranial pressure in patients with brain injury Jin Park, Sang-Bae Ko J Korean Med Assoc. 2023;66(5):285-290. Focused Issue of This Month May 10, 2023 Current advances in brain edema caused by brain injury PDF
Cerebral perfusion pressure optimization for the regulation of brain edema and intracranial pressure Tae Jung Kim, Sang-Bae Ko J Korean Med Assoc. 2023;66(5):291-296. Focused Issue of This Month May 10, 2023 Current advances in brain edema caused by brain injury PDF	Hyperosmolar therapy for regulation of cerebral edema and intracranial pressure Dong-Seok Gwak, Sang-Bae Ko J Korean Med Assoc. 2023;66(5):297-302. Focused Issue of This Month May 10, 2023 Current advances in brain edema caused by brain injury PDF
Management of adverse effects in hyperosmolar therapy of brain edema Soo-Hyun Park, Sang-Bae Ko J Korean Med Assoc. 2023;66(5):303-307. Focused Issue of This Month May 10, 2023 PDF	Targeted temperature management in brain edema Sung-Ho Ahn, Sang-Bae Ko J Korean Med Assoc. 2023;66(5):308-313. Focused Issue of This Month May 10, 2023 Current advances in brain edema caused by brain injury PDF
Perioperative care for drug abusers in the opioid crisis era Ji-Yoon Kim J Korean Med Assoc. 2023;66(5):314-322. Continuing Education Column May 10, 2023 PDF Self-study	How to cope with suspected mpox patients in the outpatient clinic Nam Joong Kim, Sun Huh J Korean Med Assoc. 2023;66(5):325-333. Special Contribution May 10, 2023 PDF