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<p><span class="traumahead">Center for Neurotrauma </span></p><p>The Center for Neurotrauma is committed to understanding and treating patients with catastrophic injuries to the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. Using the latest technologies and clinical therapies available, our physicians seek to maximize our patients' chances of returning to a fully functioning life. Located at The Neuroscience Institute at Cincinnati's University Hospital, the Center for Neurotrauma is the only Level I trauma center in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky region. It is served by University Air Care, a helicopter transport system that is nationally recognized for excellence in emergency trauma care, and it works closely with Drake Center, the area's leading long-term rehabilitation facility. The focal point of the center is the 20-bed Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (NSICU), which features 24-hour care from a highly trained nursing and technical staff. The NSICU was expanded and upgraded in 2003 to include state-of-the-art equipment in every patient room. The latest physiologic monitoring is available, including cerebral oxygenation, continuous EEG, and minimally invasive cardiac output . The NSICU also houses its own portable CT scanner, allowing for on-demand imaging inside the unit.</p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="10"><span class="bullet">• </span></td> <td>Brain tumors of all types</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">• </span></td> <td>Skull base tumors</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">• </span></td> <td>Tumors of the central nervous systemThe University Hospital cardiac catheterization labs use state-of-the-art technology for performing diagnostic cardiac and peripheral vascular procedures. Innovative procedures to correct heart and peripheral blood vessel abnormalities are also performed in the cardiac catheterization lab. </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">• </span></td> <td>Head and neck cancers, including tumors of the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands and thyroid gland</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">• </span></td> <td>Disorders of balance, hearing, voice, swallowing, taste, smell, head and neck reconstructive surgery and pain management</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>The Center for Advanced Brain Tumor Research and Treatment is internationally renowned for its compassionate team approach, unique image-guided surgical expertise, restorative <a href="tumorstreatments.html" target="_parent">treatments</a> and basic and clinical research. To ensure that our patients receive the broadest and most comprehensive care possible, we bring together <a href="tumorsphysicians.html" target="_parent">specialists</a> from many disciplines: neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, ENT/head and neck surgery, neuroradiology, medical and radiation oncology, reconstructive surgery, speech and swallowing therapy.</p><p>To learn more about tumors of the brain, head, neck and spinal cord, please see:</p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="10"><span class="bullet">•</span></td> <td valign="top"><a href="tumorsacoustic.html" target="_parent">Acoustic neuroma</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">•</span></td> <td valign="top"><a href="tumorsglioblastoma.html" target="_parent">Glioblastoma multiforme</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">•</span></td> <td valign="top"><a href="tumorspituitary.html" target="_parent">Pituitary tumors</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">•</span></td> <td valign="top"><a href="tumorsmeningioma.html" target="_parent">Meningioma</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">•</span></td> <td valign="top"><a href="tumorsspinal.html" target="_parent">Spinal tumors</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p>If you have a tumor or related disorder and your physician has referred you to The Neuroscience Institute, please have the following information available when you <a href="contactus.html" target="_parent">contact us</a>:</p> <table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" border="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td valign="top" width="10"><span class="bullet">•</span></td> <td valign="top">Name</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">•</span></td> <td valign="top">Address</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">•</span></td> <td valign="top">Daytime phone number</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">•</span></td> <td valign="top">Insurance coverage - name of the company, your insurance plan number</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">•</span></td> <td valign="top">Diagnosis - the nature of the problem</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">•</span> </td> <td valign="top">Tests you have had</td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"><span class="bullet">•</span> </td> <td valign="top">Medical treatments or surgery you have had for this condition</td> </tr> </tbody> </table>
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