The authors report a case of an intracranial aneurysm associated with von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis. A 34-year-old woman presented with a history of headaches, unconsciousness and neck rigidity. Widespread cutaneous neurofibromas were found. Investigations revealed an aneurysm of the anterior communicating artery. The authors discuss this case and review the relevant literature.

central venous catheter (cvc) insertion is a practical way to assess patients hemodynamic specially in cardiovascular surgery but this relatively simple junior level procedure is not risk free and its common reported complications include; pneumothorax, hydrothorax, hemothorax, local hematoma, cardiac tamponade, vascular injury, thrombosis, embolism, and catheter disruption. here in this articl...

In this work a compartmental model for delivery of three drugs (isoflurane, dopamine and sodium nitroprusside) for anesthesia is presented. The key feature of this model is that mean arterial pressure and unconsciousness of the patient can be simultaneously regulated. A number of dynamic simulation experiments are carried out for the validation of the model. Copyright © 2005 IFAC

An autoerotic fatality due to mechanical compression of the neck by a sophisticated construction used for breath control games is reported. The presence of signs of methemoglobinemia as well as an empty "poppers" flask found beside the passed indicated the use of volatile nitrites to enhance sexual pleasure. It was assumed that vasodilatation had caused a sudden unconsciousness with consecutive...

Sigmund Freud’s Psychoanalysis continuously develops as it also does in the academic arena. The theory explains humans’ personality structure which covers three aspects: id, ego, and superego. Freud has successfully developed a that divides of mind into three: consciousness, preconsciousness, unconsciousness. From above three, consciousness can be said to most dominant important determine behav...