SCCM Resource Library-Year in Review: Neuroscience

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In a video presented at the SCCM 2022 conference, several research studies in the field of neurocritical care were highlighted. The first study focused on benzodiazepine underdosing in patients with status epilepticus. The study found that there was a significant underdosing of benzodiazepines, particularly in the midazolam and lorazepam categories, and a delay in the administration of these medications. This highlights the need for better education and collaboration between providers to improve timely intervention for status epilepticus. <br /><br />The second study compared hypothermia versus normothermia in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients. The study found that there was no difference in survival or neurological outcomes between the two groups. This contrasts with previous studies on hypothermia for cardiac arrest, suggesting that more research is needed in this area. <br /><br />The third study examined blood pressure management in patients with anterior circulation thrombus. The study found that intensive blood pressure management to less than 128 did not result in better outcomes compared to standard blood pressure management. There were no differences in mortality or neurological outcomes between the groups. <br /><br />Overall, these studies provide important insights into the management of status epilepticus, hypothermia for cardiac arrest, and blood pressure management in patients with anterior circulation thrombus. More research is needed in these areas to further optimize patient care.

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Professional Development and Education, Neuroscience, Quality and Patient Safety, 2022

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This session will highlight the latest research, lessons learned, and changes taking place in critical care neuroscience as they may apply to clinical practice. Topics covered include the Curing Coma Campaign and diversity and inclusion in neurocritical care.

Learning Objectives:
-Describe the Curing Coma Campaign initiative
-Illustrate diversity and inclusion initiatives in neurocritical care
-Appraise the latest research trials in the field of neurocritical care and how they may apply to clinical practice

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Content Type Presentation

Knowledge Area Professional Development and Education

Knowledge Area Neuroscience

Knowledge Area Quality and Patient Safety

Knowledge Level Foundational

Knowledge Level Intermediate

Knowledge Level Advanced

Membership Level Select

Tag Professional Development

Tag Coma

Tag Evidence Based Medicine

Year 2022

Keywords

neurocritical care

benzodiazepine underdosing

status epilepticus

hypothermia versus normothermia

out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

blood pressure management

anterior circulation thrombus

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