Updates in Neurocritical Care: Part 1

key neuro-pathophysiologic concepts and targets for secondary brain injury treatment,

The lecture duration is 15min.

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Vicky McCredie
Assistant Professor of Medicine , Neuro-intensivist, University of Toronto, Canada
Lecture Summary

This presentation will talk about the recent general updates in neuro-intensive care medicine. I will summarize our evolving understanding of key neuro-pathophysiologic concepts and targets for secondary brain injury treatment, the new mechanical ventilation management recommendations for acutely brain-injured patients, and the latest clinical trials, systematic reviews, and guidelines in the neuro-intensive care domain.

Target Audience

Critical Care Doctors
Experienced Critical Care Nurses

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, you should be able to:

  • Identify evolving neurophysiologic concepts
  • Discuss emerging ventilation strategies in acute brain injury
  • Describe updates on the treatment of specific severe brain pathologies

Updates in Neurocritical Care: Part 2

mechanical ventilation management and the latest clinical trials, systematic reviews, and guidelines in the neuro-intensive care domain

Critical Care Medicine / Brain