During surgical procedures, monitoring of CBF can be used to identify changes in blood flow that may indicate inadequate cerebral perfusion or ischemia. This information can help the surgical team make real-time adjustments to optimize cerebral perfusion and minimize the risk of cerebral damage....

The concept of NeuroPOCUS describes the performance of ultrasound by the clinician in charge of the patient’s therapy on-site, regardless of where he or she may be located. The goal of NeuroPOCUS is directed/focused portable ultrasound examination of the head, neck, and/or musculoskeletal system, performed...

TCD has its importance in diagnosis, treatment decisionmaking, and prognosis of Sickle Cell Disease. By TCD measurement of elevated blood flow velocities (BFV), children, who may benefit from blood transfusions, can be identified even months before stroke. TCD guided, intensified therapy reduces stroke risk....