SCCM Resource Library-Year in Review: Neurology

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The speakers discussed the importance of correctly identifying the etiology of an unconscious patient in order to determine the appropriate course of action. They emphasized that different hospital models and resources are available to handle different medical emergencies, such as stroke, trauma, or cardiac arrest. It was noted that the field of neurology is moving towards tissue-based diagnosis rather than time-based diagnosis. For example, there is growing evidence to support the use of intravenous thrombolysis in patients with wake-up strokes and patients who are beyond the traditional time window for treatment. The speakers also emphasized the importance of adherence to sedation protocols in post-cardiac arrest patients who are undergoing therapeutic hypothermia. They highlighted the need to use the minimum amount of sedation necessary and to reserve neuromuscular blockade as a last resort. Overall, the speakers emphasized the need for ongoing research and consensus in order to improve the care and treatment of unconscious patients.

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Neuroscience, 2020

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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 2020 Critical Care Congress held February 16-19, 2020, in Orlando, Florida, USA.

Learning Objectives

Interpret the National Board of Medical Examiners' guidelines and identify how to prepare for the neurocritical care certification examination
Identify leading trials in neurocritical care and assess practical applications from trial findings
Recognize different etiologies for the unconscious patient and give examples of different hospital response codes that may be activated

NBME Update on Neurocritical Care Board Certification

Lori A. Shutter

Review of Recent Clinical Trials in Neurocritical Care 2020

Karen G. Hirsch

Code "Found Down"

John V. Agapian

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Neuroscience

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Membership Level Professional

Membership Level Associate

Tag Seizure

Tag Stroke

Year 2020

Keywords

etiology

unconscious patient

appropriate course of action

medical emergencies

neurology

tissue-based diagnosis

intravenous thrombolysis

sedation protocols

therapeutic hypothermia

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