For more detailed guides, the Neurocritical Care Society offers extensive resources for families and patients. Family and Patient Resources - Neurocritical Care Society
Sensors placed inside the skull to track brain swelling. neurocritical care
Care is led by a —a physician (often a neurologist or neurosurgeon) with specialized training in both neurology and life-support management. The broader team includes: Specialized neuroscience nurses and pharmacists. Respiratory, physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Advanced practice providers (PAs and NPs). Social workers and dietitians. For more detailed guides, the Neurocritical Care Society
Neurocritical care teams manage patients who require 24/7 monitoring and rapid medical or surgical intervention. For more detailed guides
Cooling the body to reduce inflammation and protect the brain, often used after cardiac arrest.