Neurocritical Care Society Podcast

Developed between the American Academy of Neurology, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Child Neurology Society, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and endorsed by the Neurocritical Care Society, this new guideline provides recommendations on the evaluation of brain death/death by neurologic criteria for both children and adults. In this episode of HOT TOPICS, Dr Alex Reynolds is joined by two of the guideline's co-authors Dr Ariene Lewis and Dr Matthew Kirschen to introduce the purpose and recommendations of the Consensus Guideline. Access the guideline at https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2023/09/13/WNL.0000000000207740. Read the AAN's press release at https://www.aan.com/PressRoom/Home/PressRelease/5119.

Discover the latest updates in management guidelines for subarachnoid hemorrhage, marking the first major revisions in a decade. Dive into the critical aspects of diagnosing the condition, especially in patients with severe headaches, and learn about the limitations of MRI. The importance of timely intervention for aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage is highlighted, along with the complexities of personalized blood pressure management. New insights into the use of tranexamic acid (TXA) raise questions about its effectiveness, advocating for updated treatment protocols.

Colleen Bond, PharmD from Westchester Medical Center, and Andy Webb, PharmD of Massachusetts General Hospital, dive into the heated debate over Nicardipine and Clevidipine for neurocritical care patients. They explore the critical differences in blood pressure management between these medications, including clinical efficacy and patient outcomes. The conversation also touches on the implications of compounding practices, the importance of rapid blood pressure control, and the risks associated with Clevidipine's lipid emulsion. It's an insightful look at pharmacological choices in acute care!

Listen to the next episode of NCS' INSIGHTS series, this time on Analgesia and Sedation. The INSIGHTS series is hosted by Casey Albin, MD and Salia Farrokh, PharmD, and covers different topics from Neurocritical Care ON CALL®, the only up-to-date, comprehensive resource to offer content exclusively dedicated to the practice of neurocritical care. Learn more about ON CALL®. This episode is sponsored by ceribell. Time is brain when it comes to seizures. Ceribell Point of Care EEG empowers the bedside team to detect or rule out seizure activity in minutes. To learn more, visit ceribell.com. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Society.

In this week's episode, Dr Lauren Koffman is joined by Dr Clio Rubinos to discuss her recent article in Currents - The Tower of Babel: Translating the ICU-EEG Nomenclature in Spanish.

Listen to the latest episode of NCS' INSIGHTS series, this time on Neuromuscular Emergencies. The INSIGHTS series is hosted by Casey Albin, MD and Salia Farrokh, PharmD, and covers different topics from Neurocritical Care ON CALL®, the only up-to-date, comprehensive resource to offer content exclusively dedicated to the practice of neurocritical care. Learn more about ON CALL®. This episode is sponsored by Biogen. Science that transforms patient lives. Science that seeks to solve societal problems. Science that acts with purpose. Science that is inspired by the diversity and passion of our people. Discover where science meets humanity at Biogen. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Society.

Dr. Tommy T. Thomas is a Neurointensivist and Associate Professor at Emory University and member of NCS' Inclusion in Neurocritical Care Committee. We hear how he became the first man on the Woman in Neurocritical Care Committee as we discuss representation, advocacy, and allyship in neurocritical care.

Listen to the sixth episode of NCS' INSIGHTS series, this time on Increased Intracranial Pressure. The INSIGHTS series is hosted by Casey Albin, MD and Salia Farrokh, PharmD, and covers different topics from Neurocritical Care ON CALL®, the only up-to-date, comprehensive resource to offer content exclusively dedicated to the practice of neurocritical care. Learn more about ON CALL®. This episode is sponsored by Biogen. Science that transforms patient lives. Science that seeks to solve societal problems. Science that acts with purpose. Science that is inspired by the diversity and passion of our people. Discover where science meets humanity at Biogen. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Society.

The ENRICH trial compared the outcomes between early surgical intervention using the BrainPath® Approach (i.e., MIPS) and a medically managed cohort. The integrated surgical approach included a combination of available technologies, including the FDA-cleared NICO BrainPath® for non-disruptive access and NICO Myriad® to achieve the goal of maximum clot evacuation. Alex Reynolds is joined by the ENRICH trial PIs, Gustavo Pradilla, Jonathan Ratcliff, and Alex Hall plus guests Chris Kellner and Kara Melmed to discuss the findings of the ENRICH clinical trial.

Mary Guanci is a fellow of the NCS and served as the Mass General Neuro ICU's first Clinical Nurse Specialist, with nearly four decades of experience in neurocritical care nursing. Tune in to hear her perspective on interprofessional education, burnout, and more!