The Critical Care Commute Podcast cover image

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.
31:21

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • 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.

Deep dives

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.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode