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Mannitol vs hypertonic saline for ICP crisis? This table from the Pocket Guide to Neurocritical Care provides a tiered approach to ICP management, including pearls and pitfalls. For more information on the Pocket Guide, visit:
Your SAH patient has developed hyponatremia and you are trying to determine if it is SIADH or CSW. This table from the Pharmacology Orientation Course helps you walk through the classic differences. Get this course on sale now!
Did you know that fentanyl is 600X more lipid soluble than morphine? This causes it to be taken up by the CNS more readily and produce a quicker onset of action! You can learn this and more from the Pharmacology Orientation Course.
#MedTwitter
#TwitteRx
Do you struggle with which antithrombotic therapy to choose as secondary prevention after
#stroke
? Check out this figure which is part of NCS ON CALL® and provides an easy framework for decision making. Learn more:
Need fast help managing sodium disorders in the
#NeuroCritCare
patient? This table from NCS ON CALL is there for you at 1 AM. ON CALL is available to access through individual or institutional subscriptions. Learn more:
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What treatment should you choose for a neuromuscular patient in crisis? Check out this table from The Pocket Guide to Neurocritical Care comparing features of plasma exchange and IVIg therapy. To learn more about the Pocket Guide, visit:
#MedTwitter
Do you know the difference between the DAWN and DEFUSE criteria when selecting patients for mechanical
#thrombectomy
? This table found in The Pocket Guide to Neurocritical Care can help you quickly compare the difference! For more:
NCS would like to shout out and send a special thanks to our
#NCS2022
Twitter influencers! Thank you for sharing your experience and helping grow our community online.
Not all fluids are the same! This table from the Pocket Guide to Neurocritical Care provides a comparison of commonly prescribed fluids in the ICU. To learn more about the Pocket Guide, visit:
A new collection of Neurocritical Care Online First articles is now available on our site. Browse and discover the latest peer-reviewed research available in the field:
Your SAH patient has developed hyponatremia and you are trying to determine if it is SIADH or CSW. This table from the Pharmacology Orientation Course helps you walk through the classic differences. Learn more about the course:
Congratulations to 2023 Fellow of Neurocritical Care Society (FNCS) recipient Brian Gilbert, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCCCP, FCCM, FNCS.
@GilbertPharmD
#NCS2023
#NCS18
has gone fully virtual! Secure your spot today to join us online and attend from the comfort of your home, office or facility. Register now to access latest research in neurocritical care and unparalleled education opportunities: .
This study identified factors associated with ketamine success in the treatment of refractory status epilepticus. Read more from
@NeurocritCareJ
Online First:
#Neurocritcare
Join us next Tuesday, Oct. 10 on X for a discussion about the
@NeurocritCareJ
article "Safety & Efficacy of Ketamine Without Intubation in the Management of Refractory Seizures." Questions begin at 9 a.m. CT & will be posted hourly. Read the article now:
Please join us for the Pharmacy Section Journal Club discussion on Monday, Dec. 12, from 2-3 PM EST. Also, follow along on Twitter using
#NCSPharmJC
. Read the two articles to prepare and find the Zoom link for the discussion here:
This is a visual abstract for “Prothrombin Complex Concentrate for Emergent Reversal of Intracranial Hemorrhage in Patients with Ventricular Assist Devices.” Want to learn more? Read the full abstract:
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@mkpucket
Announcing “Guidelines for the Acute Treatment of Cerebral Edema in Neurocritical Care Patients.” A new NCS guideline that primarily evaluates the role of hyperosmolar agents, corticosteroids and selected non-pharmacologic therapies in the acute treatment of cerebral edema.
Coming May 3: The Neurocritical Care Board Exam Question Bank! Comprised of 150+ questions, each answer contains a high yield concept, detailed answer rationale, and references. Mark your calendar for the release of this exciting resource!
Save the date for June's
#NCSTJC
, in collaboration with the Pharmacist Section's journal club
#NCSPharmJC
. Join us all-day Wed. June 22 on Twitter to discuss the article with
#NCSPharmJC
. Read or bookmark the article:
Live from
#NCS2023
: Dr. Tommy Thomas, Dr. Monisha Kumar and Dr. Paul Vespa pose with DEI Award Winner Dr. Kara Melmed.
Dr. Melmed is being recognized for her work, “Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status is Associate With Discharge Mortality in After ICH.”
Lumbar puncture (LP) remains a necessary diagnostic & therapeutic procedure for a variety of neurologic disorders. In this recent Currents article, Drs. Earllondra Brooks, Izn Shahab, Gary Hunter &
@sigman_md
review a case on the role of
#POCUS
in LP.
NEW EDU📣 Dr. David Greer introduces new updates to NCS Brain Death Toolkit, which incorporate recent
@AANmember
guidelines on brain death. The Brain Death Toolkit is free to access:
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#neurocritical
Don’t forget: next Tuesday, July 13 is the next
#NCSTJC
! This month, we’ll be discussing “Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome in the Neuro-ICU.” Plan to join the discussion next week and read the article to prepare:
The next
#NCSTJC
will be Dec 14! Join us on Twitter during the day to discuss this month’s article: Evaluation of IV Push Levetiracetam. Read the article here:
In this News Flash episode of the NCS podcast, Dr. Karen Berger, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, discusses her presentation, "Systematic Review of Tranexamic Acid for the Treatment of TBI" from
#NCS2021
. Listen here:
@karenccrx
The next
#NCSTJC
will be Jan. 25! Join us on Twitter during the day to discuss this month’s article: “Clevidipine vs Nicardipine for BP Reduction in Hemorrhage Stroke.” Read the article here:
Thanks so much for joining us for the NCS 19th Annual Meeting, we hope that you're returning home with new perspectives and fresh ideas. Be sure to save the date to join us next year, October 17-21, in San Antonio, TX.
#NCS2021
Explore when we should use beta-blockers for subarachnoid hemorrhage by reading the latest Neurocritical Care Online First articles:
#NeuroCritCare
@NeurocritCareJ
What is it like to be a neurocritical care professional in a resource-limited setting? Learn about the unique challenges and opportunities our international community experiences. Read the article now, online first from our journal to you:
@NeurocritCareJ
Listen to the latest NCS Podcast Series episode, "Management of Super Refractory Status Epilepticus," and hear Dr. Jeff Mucksavage, Co-Chair of the PONS Subcommittee, interview Dr. Karen Berger.
@almuftifawaz
@karenccrx
Join
#NCSTJC
on Twitter tomorrow to discuss "Headache Management in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage." Questions will be posted hourly, beginning at 9 AM CT. We recommend turning on notifications from
@neurocritical
during this time! Read the article to prepare:
Save the date! Our next
#NCSTJC
is next Tuesday, Aug 10! This month, we are reading "Peripheral administration of 23.4%". Prepare for our discussion by reading the article:
The results of the INTREPID trial — led by Dr. David Greer — aimed to review the impact of fever prevention in brain-injured patients. In this 'Currents' article, Dr. Wendy Ziai reviews highlights from the trial & findings:
To celebrate National Women's History Month in the US, we thank the powerful women who help develop the art and science of neurocritical care. See the full list of "Female Firsts in Neurocritical Care": .
#WomenInMedicine
#WomensHistoryMonth
Learn the necessary steps that must be taken and discuss proper documentation to determine brain death by completing the NCS Brain Death Determination Course, endorsed by the American Academy of Neurology. Earn your certification: .
@AANMember
Q2: f you consider milrinone for SAH, what starting dose, titration, target MAP, adjunctive vasopressor do you utilize? If not, why do you avoid it?
#NCSTJC
@theABofPharmaC
@karenccrx
The 21st Annual Meeting begins tomorrow! We are so excited to gather the neurocritical care community for four days of networking, education and innovation in Phoenix and virtually. It's not too late to join us! Register onsite or online:
Objections to evaluating a patient for death by neurologic criteria, or “brain death” can be challenging for the family and medical team. This article breaks fown the different objections that occur within the practice and scenarios. Read more:
Don't forget: next week is our monthly
#NCSTJC
! Join us on November 8 to discuss this month's article: "Ancillary Testing for Brain Death Worldwide" Read the article here:
NCS Board President Dr. Wade Smith received the COVID-19 vaccine today when arriving to work at University of California, San Francisco (
@UCSFHospitals
). Tag
@neurocritical
and share your photos of you and your colleagues making strides to
#stopthespread
.
#vaccine
#COVID
-19
Thank you to all of our
#NCS18
attendees, speakers, and sponsors! Make sure to complete your session evaluations to earn your continuing education credits for attending sessions at the Virtual 18th Annual Meeting: .
We've gathered March’s Top 10
@NeurocritCareJ
articles for you to read. Stay up-to-date on what your peers have been reading and bookmark this page which is updated monthly:
#NeuroCritCare
Is optic nerve sheath diameter a reliable proxy for intracranial pressure in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage? Read the latest Neurocritical Care Online First articles and learn more: .
#NeuroCritCare
@NeurocritCareJ
Help develop a vision for advancing coma care and attend “Challenging the Future of Research for Coma and Disorders of Consciousness,” a two-day virtual symposium co-sponsored by NCS and
@NINDSnews
. Learn more and join us September 9-10: .
@CuringComa
In this News Flash episode of the NCS podcast, Dr. H. Alex Choi discusses his presentation, "SAHRANG: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Recovery and Galantamine- A pilot multicenter randomized placebo controlled trial" from
#NCS2021
. Listen here:
@HuimahnChoi
To participate in our journal chat simply:
1. Read the
#openaccess
article here:
2. Join us on X (formerly Twitter) starting at 9 a.m. CT for hourly discussion questions!
3. Chat with colleagues in the replies of each question.
See you on Oct. 10!
Ketamine for SE without intubation was discussed at the NCS annual meeting!
So happy to see this in print & the NCS JC will focus on it next Tuesday ALL DAY 🎊🎉🥳🙌🏻🤓✔️👏👇👇
@neurocritical
@SCCM_Neuro
@SCCM_CPP
ENLS® 5.0 is now available! The most recognized NCS certification course,
@enlscourse
is designed to help support healthcare professionals during the first hours of a neurological emergency, making it an ideal training tool. Purchase now:
Read about neurological implications of COVID-19 in the
@nytimes
featuring NCS and members Dr. Sherry H-Y. Chou (
@PittHealthSci
) and Dr. Jennifer Frontera (
@nyulangone
): .
For more COVID-19-related neurological resources, visit .
Q3: Milrinone was associated with ↓ functional disability (aOR =0.3, CI 0.1–0.7), vasospasm-related infarction (aOR=0.2, CI 0.1–0.9), and ↓ need for angioplasty (15% vs. 53%, p < 0.01). Will these outcomes change your practice?
#NCSTJC
@theABofPharmaC
@karenccrx
NCS is proud to announce the official endorsement of the Brain Death Credentialing Course by the American Academy of Neurology. Created by experts in the field, this course aims to standardize the process of brain death diagnosis. Learn more: .
@AANMember