SCCM Resource Library-Pro/Con: Do You Need a Neurointensivist (EEG)?

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The session titled "Do You Need a Neurointubesivist?" discussed the role of neurointubesivists in the ICU and whether they are necessary for all neurologic and neurosurgical conditions. The speakers, Dr. Roseira Kan and Dr. Alexandra Reynolds, presented arguments for and against the need for neurointubesivists. Dr. Kan argued that neurointubesivists are necessary for certain complex neurologic conditions, such as subarachnoid hemorrhages and infratentorial bleeds. She emphasized the importance of experience and specialized training in neurocritical care. On the other hand, Dr. Reynolds argued that general intensivists can effectively manage neurologic patients with the help of protocols and consults with neurologists or other subspecialties when needed. She emphasized the importance of multidisciplinary care and the use of protocols in the ICU. The discussion also touched on the need for more neurointubesivists to meet the demand and the possible use of tele-ICU for neurocritical care expertise. The speakers agreed that experience and ongoing learning are crucial for providing the best care for neurologically ill patients. The session ended with a discussion on the potential for regionalized specialty ICU programs and the importance of harmonizing critical care medicine curriculum across all specialties. Overall, the session provided an informative and nuanced discussion on the role of neurointubesivists in the ICU.

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Neuroscience, Quality and Patient Safety, 2021

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The Society of Critical Care Medicine's Critical Care Congress features internationally renowned faculty and content sessions highlighting the most up-to-date, evidence-based developments in critical care medicine. This is a presentation from the 2021 Critical Care Congress held virtually from January 31-February 12, 2021.

Learning Objectives

Describe different diseases across neurologic and neurosurgical pathologies that need continuous evaluation by neurocritical care specialists
Recognize which critical care patients have neurologic conditions that may be better served in medical/surgical ICUs and neurology consults on a case-by-case basis
Review the advantages that neurocritical training confers on clinicians who must care for patients with neurologic or neurosurgical conditions

Pro: Do You Need a Neurointensivist?
Roozehra Khan

Con: Do You Need a Neurointensivist? Nope!
Alexandra S. Reynolds

Meta Tag

Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Neuroscience

Knowledge Area Quality and Patient Safety

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Stroke

Tag Evidence Based Medicine

Year 2021

Keywords

Neurointubesivist

ICU

neurologic conditions

neurosurgical conditions

complex neurologic conditions

subarachnoid hemorrhages

infratentorial bleeds

neurocritical care

general intensivists

multidisciplinary care

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