{"id":8737,"date":"2025-12-09T07:18:48","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T06:18:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/?page_id=8737"},"modified":"2025-12-27T09:41:45","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T08:41:45","slug":"neurosurgical-terms-patient-friendly-guides","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/neurohirurgija.in.rs\/en\/neurosurgical-terms-patient-friendly-guides\/","title":{"rendered":"Neurosurgical Terms \u2014 Patient-Friendly Guides"},"content":{"rendered":"

Author:<\/strong>\u00a0Dr. Zeljko Kojadinovic, MD, PhD \u2013<\/a>\u00a0Neurosurgeon and Pain Management Specialist<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n Neurosurgical ICU Terms \u2014 Quick Guides for Families\n <\/h2>\n

\n This hub page brings together short, patient-friendly explanations of common neurosurgical\n and intensive care terms. Each guide focuses on one concept and is written for families,\n patients, and non-medical readers who need a clear explanation during a stressful time.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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GCS \u2014 Glasgow Coma Scale<\/h3>\n

\n Simple explanation of how doctors score consciousness from 3 to 15 and what the numbers\n mean for coma and recovery.\n <\/p>\n \n Open GCS guide \u2192\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Intracranial Pressure (ICP)<\/h3>\n

\n What \u201cpressure inside the skull\u201d means, why it is monitored, and how high ICP affects\n the brain after injury or bleeding.\n <\/p>\n \n Open ICP guide \u2192\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Brain Edema (Swelling)<\/h3>\n

\n Why the brain swells after trauma or hemorrhage, how this is seen on CT, and what\n treatment options exist.\n <\/p>\n \n Open brain edema guide \u2192\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Mass Effect & Brain Herniation<\/h3>\n

\n Explanation of midline shift, compression of brain structures, and different types\n of herniation that doctors mention on CT\/MRI.\n <\/p>\n \n Open mass effect guide \u2192\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Craniotomy<\/h3>\n

\n What it means when a piece of skull is opened for surgery, how the operation is done,\n and what families can expect afterwards.\n <\/p>\n \n Open craniotomy guide \u2192\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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External Ventricular Drain (EVD)<\/h3>\n

\n A simple explanation of the tube placed into the brain ventricles to drain fluid and\n measure pressure in severe cases.\n <\/p>\n \n Open EVD guide \u2192\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Acute Hydrocephalus<\/h3>\n

\n Why cerebrospinal fluid can suddenly build up, how this is seen on CT, and when urgent\n drainage is needed.\n <\/p>\n \n Open hydrocephalus guide \u2192\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Sedation vs Coma in the ICU<\/h3>\n

\n How deep sedation differs from coma, why sedatives are used on a ventilator,\n and what families should know.\n <\/p>\n \n Open sedation vs coma guide \u2192\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Seizures After Brain Injury<\/h3>\n

\n Why seizures may occur after TBI, ICH, SAH or IVH, how early prophylaxis works,\n and what this means for long-term prognosis.\n <\/p>\n \n Open seizures guide \u2192\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Neuralgia \u2014 Nerve Pain Explained<\/h3>\n

\n A basic overview of nerve pain (neuralgia), how it differs from joint or muscle pain,\n and why specialized evaluation is often needed.\n <\/p>\n \n Open neuralgia guide \u2192\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n