The Critical Care Commute Podcast
Decoding Neuroprognostication with Dr. Julie Kromm
Jan 23, 2024
Dr. Julie Kromm, a neurointensivist and co-author of the Canadian Position Statement for Neuro Prognostication, discusses the challenges and importance of neuroprognostication after cardiac arrest. Topics include the pitfalls and biases in prognostication, various tests and imaging modalities, early potentials and EEGs, and the need for national expertise in neuro critical care.
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- Neuro-prognostication after cardiac arrest requires avoiding withdrawing life-sustaining measures too quickly to allow potential for a good outcome.
- In neuro-prognostication, it is essential to balance the self-fulfilling prophecy and false hope while excluding confounders and remaining humble.
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Passion for Neuro-Prognostication
Dr. Julie Crum explains her passion for neuro-prognostication after cardiac arrest, highlighting the lack of guiding evidence for certain conditions and the need to be well-prepared in making life-changing decisions.
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