2025 Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Adult Online-Management of Severe Stroke

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Dr. Andrew, a neurology professor, discusses critical neurocare topics: strokes, seizures, and brain death, emphasizing hypertension as the main risk factor. He outlines stroke types—ischemic, intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH), and aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)—and highlights key interventions. For ischemic stroke, he notes the shift from TPA to tenecteplase and the role of endovascular therapies. Hemicraniectomy is a salvage option for large infarcts. SAH diagnosis relies on CT and lumbar puncture with risk of re-bleeding if missed; vasospasm occurs 3–14 days post-bleed, treated with induced hypertension and nimodipine. Seizures often occur; routine prophylactic anti-epileptics like phenytoin are no longer recommended, but EEG monitoring is essential. In ICH, rapid reversal of anticoagulation, BP control (systolic ~140), and neurosurgical consultation are critical. Platelet transfusion is generally discouraged after aspirin-related ICH. Overall, early diagnosis, appropriate imaging, blood pressure management, and avoiding unnecessary prophylactic meds improve outcomes in neurocritical patients.

Keywords

neurocritical care

stroke types

hypertension risk factor

seizure management

intracerebral hemorrhage treatment

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