Multiprofessional Critical Care Review: Pediatric 2024 (MCCRCP24ON)-Neurointensive Care and Monitoring

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Dr. Ed Conway, a pediatric critical care specialist, presents a detailed overview of neurocritical care concepts in a lecture for the Pediatric CCM Board Review Course. He highlights key topics such as ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, cerebral vein thrombosis, AVMs, non-accidental head injuries, pediatric brain tumors, and CSF shunt complications. Dr. Conway emphasizes the importance of recognizing various imaging findings on CT and MRI scans and provides sample questions to test knowledge of these conditions. He also touches on management strategies, such as the use of steroids for peritumoral edema and common complications, like hydrocephalus and vasospasm. The lecture underscores the significance of understanding the physiology and anatomy of the brain, as well as the need for a comprehensive approach to treating pediatric neurocritical care patients. Dr. Conway's engaging presentation aims to prepare healthcare professionals for the exam by providing in-depth knowledge and practical insights into the field of pediatric critical care medicine.

Keywords

Dr. Ed Conway

pediatric critical care specialist

neurocritical care concepts

ischemic strokes

hemorrhagic strokes

cerebral vein thrombosis

AVMs

non-accidental head injuries

pediatric brain tumors

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