Neurocritical Care Society Podcast

Dr. Michael Rodricks and Dr. Jason Makii discuss the FNCS designation, emphasizing criteria, application process, and benefits. They highlight the importance of sustained excellence, program development, and diverse backgrounds in Neuro Critical Care. Listeners learn how to enhance candidacy through involvement in organizations, tailored applications, and strong recommendations, with a deadline of April 19th for applications.

Dr. Judy Ch'ang, a neurointensivist at Weill Cornell, and Dr. Thanujaa Subrahmaniam from Brown University co-author an insightful discussion on the essential role of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in neurocritical care. They explore the rapid adoption of POCUS in critical settings and its potential to enhance diagnostics and clinical outcomes. With a call for standardized training and innovative techniques, they highlight the urgent need for effective education and community engagement in this vital field.

En este episodio especial en Español, el Dr. Luis Torres conversó con el Dr. Jose Javier Provencio acerca de los inicios de la campaña Curing Coma, sus metas iniciales, los retos que la campaña ha logrado superar y algunas colaboraciones internacionales con la campaña. Tambien hablamos acerca del Día Mundial del Coma y que pueden los participantes esperar este 22 de Marzo.

Dr. Susanne Muehlschlegel, Dr. Katja Wartenberg, and Dr. Krishna Rajajee discuss NCS Prognostication Guidelines. They explore challenges in GCS prognostication, emphasize the importance of calibration in prediction models, and discuss the impact of risk of bias assessment tools on clinical practice. The podcast also highlights the guidelines for conducting prognostication studies in the US and the influence of clinical prediction models on shared decision-making in critical care.

Dr Nick Morris is joined by Dr Brian Edlow and Dr Claude Hemphill from the Curing Coma Campaign to discuss the scientific aims of the Campaign, the emerging paradigms for assessing disorders of consciousness, and the need for worldwide collaboration on curing coma. Visit https://www.curingcoma.org to learn more about World Coma Day and the Curing Coma Campaign.

Dr. Tobias Gauss, a leading researcher from Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, discusses the innovative OXY-TC trial, which compares brain oxygenation monitoring to standard ICP methods in severe traumatic brain injury patients. He dives into the trial's methodology, patient selection criteria, and implications for critical care practices. The conversation highlights surprising links between elevated intracranial pressure and recovery outcomes, alongside challenges and innovations in clinical trials, emphasizing the need for ongoing research in neurocritical care.

In the lead up to this year's World Coma Day (March 22), and in the first of three special episodes, Dr Nick Morris hosts Dr DaiWai Olson to discuss the Curing Coma Campaign and World Coma Day through the perspective of the neurocritical care nurse. Visit https://www.curingcoma.org to learn more about World Coma Day and the Curing Coma Campaign.

In this insightful discussion, Dick Morberg, the inventor of the Moberg® CNS Monitor and a veteran in neuromonitoring, shares his journey from medicine to advancing critical care technology. He highlights the significance of multimodal monitoring and the challenges faced in implementing these techniques. Morberg also delves into the evolution of EEG devices and the importance of synchronized data for understanding seizure activity. Expect engaging anecdotes and a glimpse into future innovations in brain monitoring and personalized health management.

The pandemic has finally been declared 'over,' though COVID-19 continues to linger. The phenomenon of burnout has been well documented pre-pandemic, in many cases due to understaffing. This was exacerbated by the severe strain of COVID-19 placed on the healthcare system, with nurses leaving in droves post-pandemic. While nursing professional organizations and unions have long advocated for formalized standards around nurse staffing in a variety of care settings, there has traditionally been stiff opposition, particularly from hospitals, nursing homes, and certain healthcare associations. Dr Jordan Yakoby joins Dr Lauren Koffman to discuss nurse staffing - a public health crisis in the making. Read Dr Yakoby's Currents article at https://currents.neurocriticalcare.org/Leading-Insights/Article/nurse-staffing-a-public-health-crisis-in-the-making.

Dr. Ko is the Vice-Chair for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Department of Neurology at UCSF. In this podcast, Dr Ko joins Dr Nick Morris to discuss her work in DEI, anti-racism, and the antidote to burnout.