Neurocritical Care Society Podcast

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The goal of the Neurocritical Care Society Podcast is to summarize some of the latest content and cutting edge research published in the journal, Neurocritical Care, official journal of the Neurocritical Care Society. Episodes are produced regularly and feature interviews with the top researchers around the world in the fields of neurology, critical care, and neurosurgery.

CURRENTS: Ray’s Story of Hope

In this episode of the NCS Podcast Currents series, host Lauren Koffman, DO, welcomes Ray and his wife, Kathleen, who authored a recent Currents "Stories of Hope" feature. Ray shares his journey of recovery after sustaining a traumatic brain injury in an accident while traveling in Aruba. Kathleen offers her perspective on navigating medical care abroad, the challenges of intensive rehabilitation and the resilience that carried them forward. Tune in to hear their inspiring story of determination

Feb 24, • 33:16

HOT TOPICS: Transfusion Strategies in Acute Brain Injury – The TRAIN Trial

In this episode of the NCS Podcast Hot Topic Series, host Dr. Nicholas Morris speaks with Dr. Fabio Taccone about the recently published TRAIN randomized clinical trial. The study compares restrictive versus liberal transfusion strategies in patients with acute brain injury, shedding new light on hemoglobin targets, neurological outcomes and transfusion-related risks. Dr. Taccone, a leading researcher in neuroprotection, breaks down the findings, their implications for clinical practice and how

Feb 18, • 39:05

HOT TOPICS: Advancing Brain Death Determination with Dr. David Greer

In this episode of Hot Topics, Dr. Nicholas Morris interviews Dr. David Greer, a leading expert in brain death determination, to discuss the Neurocritical Care Society's new in-person brain death determination course. Dr. Greer highlights the importance of standardized protocols and training, the global success of the online course and the advantages of hands-on learning with mannequins and expert supervision. They also explore common errors in brain death exams and the need for rigorous certifi

Jan 29, • 18:07

PERSPECTIVES: APPs and Point-Of-Care Ultrasound in Neurocritical Care With Diane McLaughlin, FNCS

In this episode of Perspectives, Dr. Nicholas Morris talks with Diane McLaughlin, FNCS, about her journey into neurocritical care and the vital role of postgraduate training for APPs. She highlights the importance of ultrasound, sharing how she developed her skills and discusses strategies for staff retention and career growth. She also reflects on advancements in stroke treatment and the benefits of professional society involvement.

Jan 13, • 46:56

HOT TOPICS: The PROPHY-VAP Study

In this episode of Hot Topics, Dr. Nicholas Morris interviews Claire Dahyot-Fizelier, M.D, Ph.D., a professor of anesthesia and intensive care at the University of Poitiers, to explore the groundbreaking PROPHY-VAP trial published in The La

Dec 3, 2024 • 37:08

HOT TOPICS: The ORANGE Study With Dr. Giuseppe Citerio

In this episode of Hot Topics, Dr. Nicholas Morris interviews Dr. Giuseppe Citerio, professor of anesthesia and intensive care at Milano-Bicocca University, about the ORANGE study, which investigated the neurological pupil index (NPI) for prognosticating outcomes in patients with acute brain injury. The study, involving 13 centers in Europe and North America, found that repeat abnormal NPI values, including zero, were predictors of poor outcomes. The study collected data every four hours for sev

Nov 4, 2024 • 38:28

CURRENTS: Unbroken Stride: Cameron’s Story of Hope

On September 2022, Cameron Kuklick fell from a motorized rental scooter while returning to his hotel after celebrating his brother’s wedding in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Cameron experienced a severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) at the age of 30. Cameron and his family hope that by sharing their story and experiences, they too can provide hope and healing for others. In this week’s episode, Cameron joins Dr. Lauren Koffman and Dea Mahanes, DNP, APRN, CCNS, HEC-C, FNCS, who was on Cameron's care tea

Oct 13, 2024 • 25:18

PERSPECTIVES: Dr Gretchen Brophy

In this week's episode of Perspectives, Dr Nicholas Morris is joined by NCS Past President, Dr Gretchen Brophy, Professor of Pharmacotherapy & Outcomes Sciences and Neurosurgery with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Pharmacy, Medical College of Virginia Campus, in Richmond.

Jul 17, 2024 • 50:46

MASTERCLASS: Critical Care EEG Monitoring

Electroencephalography (EEG) is an important and relatively inexpensive tool that allows intensivists to monitor cerebral activity of critically ill patients in real time. Seizure detection in patients with and without acute brain injury is the primary reason to obtain an EEG in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU); and in response to the increased demand for EEG, advances in quantitative EEG (qEEG) created an approach to review large amounts of data instantly. Today, rapid response EEG is now availabl

Jul 10, 2024 • 34:55

CURRENTS: Consent for Brain Death Determination - the ends justify the means... or it does not.

The purpose of informed consent, as it exists now, is primarily to maintain patient autonomy, but additional benefits include the protection of patients, avoidance of fraud, and promotion of rational decisions, amongst others. It is now considered both an ethical and legal obligation which should, at a minimum, always include: 1) the nature of the procedure, 2) the risks and benefits of the procedure, 3) reasonable alternatives, and 4) risks and benefits of alternatives, with an assessment of co

Jul 3, 2024 • 21:57

HOT TOPICS: The SWITCH Trial

It is unknown whether decompressive craniectomy improves clinical outcome for people with spontaneous severe deep intracerebral haemorrhage. The SWITCH trial aimed to assess whether decompressive craniectomy plus best medical treatment in these patients improves outcome at 6 months compared to best medical treatment alone. The SWITCH Trial has come to an end and the findings published in The Lancet and in this week's HOT TOPICS episode, Dr. Nicholas Morris is joined by two of the lead authors, P

Jun 26, 2024 • 31:18

HOT TOPICS - ANNEXA-I Trial

Patients with acute intracerebral hemorrhage who are receiving factor Xa inhibitors have a risk of hematoma expansion. The effect of andexanet alfa, an agent that reverses the effects of factor Xa inhibitors, on hematoma volume expansion had not been well studied, until the ANNEXA-I Trial. To discuss this week's Hot Topic, Nicholas Morris, MD is joined by one of the trial's collaborators, Ashkan Shoamanesh, MD as well as clincial pharmacist Andrew Webb, PharmD, BCCCP.  Listeners can also join th

Jun 19, 2024 • 1:01:20

PERSPECTIVES: Dr Monisha Kumar, FNCS

In this week's episode of Perspectives, Dr Nicholas Morris is joined by Dr Monisha Kumar, FNCS, Professor of Neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania to discuss the threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion in neurocritical care.

Jun 12, 2024 • 55:34

CURRENTS: Innovation for Health Disparities Research in Hemorrhagic Stroke

As clinicians working with patients who have sustained an acute brain injury, we are naturally focused on caring for the injury itself. Until recent years, the clinical severity of brain injury was regarded as the main driver of prognosis and outcomes. However, we are beginning to understand how non-clinical factors, including the social determinants of health (SDOH), contribute to differential risk for all brain injuries including hemorrhagic stroke, and continue to impact our patients’ recover

Jun 5, 2024 • 33:31

HOT TOPICS: NCS Guidelines for Seizure Prophylaxis in Adults Hospitalized With Moderate–Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

For the latest episode in our Hot Topics series, Dr Nicholas Morris, FCNS is joined by Dr Jennifer Frontera, FNCS to discuss the NCS Guidelines for Seizure Prophylaxis in Adults Hospitalized with Moderate-Severe Traumatic Brain Injury.  Download the guidelines at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12028-023-01907-x.

May 29, 2024 • 37:29

PERSPECTIVES: Dr Daryl Gress

In this week's PERSPECTIVES episode, Dr Nicholas Morris is joined by Dr Daryl Gress, Professor of Neurological Sciences at the University of Nebraska to discuss Dr Gress' lessons learned while building a new neurocritical care unit and training program at UCSF.

May 22, 2024 • 41:51

CURRENTS: Understanding the Landscape of Post-NeuroICU Clinics

Post-intensive care clinics following admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) have gained significant traction in recent years across the United States and internationally. This movement has been driven by increasing recognition of the long-term sequela related to the experience of an ICU admission. This week, Dr Lauren Koffman is joined by Dr Matthew Jaffa and Dr Julia Carlson to discuss the landscape of post-neuroICU clinics and the impetus for their development and continuation.

May 15, 2024 • 31:51

CURRENTS: Elisabeth's Story of Hope

In May 2014 Elisabeth Beraquit fell through the faulty doors of an elevator into an empty shaft, landing 30 feet below on top of the elevator car. She suffered multiple traumatic brain injuries, including subarachnoid hemorrhage, intraventricular hemorrhage, and a diffuse axonal injury. 10 years on and Elisabeth is thriving, running her own business in Philadelphia and living her best life. In this week’s episode she and her sister, Sarah, join Dr Lauren Koffman to discuss Elisabeth's Story of H

May 8, 2024 • 26:22

HOT TOPICS: Critical Care Management of Patients After Cardiac Arrest

In this week's episode, Dr Nicholas Morris is joined by Dr. Karen Hirsch and Dr. Teresa May to discuss their paper “Critical Care Management of Patients After Cardiac Arrest: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association and Neurocritical Care Society”.  We discuss the difference between a scientific statement and a guideline, areas of uncertainty, and research priorities for the post-arrest patient. You can read the paper at https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001

May 1, 2024 • 42:57

HOT TOPICS: Intravenous Levothyroxine for Unstable Brain-Dead Heart Donors

This week's Hot Topic is Intravenous Levothyroxine for Unstable Brain-Dead Heart Donors and Dr Nicholas Morris is joined by Dr Raj Dhar from Washington University School of Medicine to discuss his latest New England Journal of Medicine manuscript (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38048188/).

Apr 24, 2024 • 55:18

MASTER CLASS: Non-Invasive Intracranial Pressure Monitoring

In this week's Master Class, Dr Stephan Mayer and Dr Jon Rosenberg are joined by Dr Krishna Rajajee to discuss non-invasive intracranial pressure monitoring

Apr 17, 2024 • 29:55

HOT TOPICS: NCS Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Guidelines

In this week's episode, Dr Nick Morris is joined by Dr Jose Suarez to discuss the recently updated NCS subarachnoid hemorrhage guidelines. We compare them with the recently released American Heart Association subarachnoid hemorrhage guideline; and we discuss the purpose of guidelines in general and how guidelines map out priorities for research.

Apr 10, 2024 • 33:25

PERSPECTIVES: The Fellowship in Neurocritical Care Society Designation

In this week's episode, Dr. Nicholas Morris talks to Dr. Michael Rodricks (Immediate Past Chair of the NCS FNCS Credentialing Committee) and Dr. Jason Makii (NCS FNCS Credentialing Committee Chair-Elect) about the Fellowship in Neurocritical Care Society Designation.  Listeners can learn what the FNCS designation means, how to apply, and how to maximize their chances of success.

Apr 3, 2024 • 20:36

CURRENTS: POCUS - A Call to Action

Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) is increasingly recognized as an essential skill for critical care providers, intended to enhance clinical assessments to improve patient care. Beyond its adaptation for procedural guidance, bedside ultrasound assessments can provide critical diagnostic information in a timely manner to guide real-time decision making for the acutely ill patient. An accumulating body of evidence has shown that POCUS can improve clinical outcomes and lower medical costs. Over the

Mar 27, 2024 • 18:14

La campaña Curing Coma: Episodio especial en Español

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.

Mar 20, 2024 • 27:36

HOT TOPICS: NCS Prognostication Guidelines

In this week's episode, Dr Nick Morris is joined by Dr Susanne Muehlschlegel, Dr Katja Wartenberg, and Dr Krishna Rajajee to discuss the NCS' Neuroprognostication Guidelines, including guidelines development, clinical prediction models, and the best language for family meetings.

Mar 13, 2024 • 44:18

HOT TOPICS: The scientific aims of the Curing Coma Campaign

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.

Mar 6, 2024 • 36:46

HOT TOPICS: OXY-TC Trial

Dr Nick Morris is joined by Dr. Tobias Gauss from Grenoble Alpes University Hospital in France.  to discuss the recently published OXY-TC trial, a multisite randomized controlled trial of ICP + brain oxygenation monitoring vs. ICP monitoring alone in patients with severe traumatic brain injury.

Feb 28, 2024 • 41:20

HOT TOPICS: Curing Coma Campaign - a nursing perspective

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.

Feb 21, 2024 • 21:51

MASTER CLASS: Moberg® CNS Monitoring

In this week's Master Class Dr Stephan Mayer and Dr Jon Rosenberg are joined by Dick Morberg, inventor of the Moberg® CNS Monitor, to discuss the development of the mutlimodality monitoring platform and the value and impact of time sychronized multimodal data.

Feb 14, 2024 • 30:10

CURRENTS: Dr Jacob Yakoby

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 stif

Feb 7, 2024 • 18:51

PERSPECTIVES: Dr Nerissa Ko

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.

Jan 31, 2024 • 53:48

MASTER CLASS: Traumatic Brain Injury

Hosted by Dr Stephan Mayer and Dr Jon Rosenberg, this week we discuss the management of traumatic brain injury with Lori Shutter, MD, FNCS, FCCM, Professor of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Medicine.

Jan 24, 2024 • 32:07

CURRENTS: Dr Morgan Prust & Dr Ismail Hassan

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Jan 17, 2024 • 31:59

PERSPECTIVES: Dr Daniel Hanley

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Jan 10, 2024 • 1:14:25

CURRENTS: Brian Gilbert & Katie Qualls

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Jan 3, 2024 • 18:59

PERSPECTIVES - Dr Matthew Fink

In our final episode of 2023 our host Nick Morris is joined by Dr Matthew Fink, founding director of the Neurology-Neurosurgery Intensive Care Unit at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Dec 13, 2023 • 58:20

INSIGHTS - Meningitis Encephalitis

Listen to the latest episode of NCS INSIGHTS series, this time on Meningitis Encephalitis. 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

Dec 6, 2023 • 34:40

PERSPECTIVES: Dr Pravin George & Sidney Landis

Join us as we follow up with Sidney Landis, who was previously featured as a Currents “Story of Hope” to hear more about her journey in recovering from a cerebral venous sinus thrombosis. The Story of Hope was written by Dr Pravin George, who was part of her neurocritical care team, and adds his perspective to hear care and journey. Hosted by Dr Lauren Koffman. You can read Dr George's article at https://currents.neurocriticalcare.org/Stories-of-Hope/Article/story-of-hope-sidneys-triumph-over-

Nov 29, 2023 • 21:59

INSIGHTS - Pediatric Emergencies

Listen to the latest episode of NCS INSIGHTS series, this time on Pediatric Emergencies with Dr Agnes Kielian (Boston Children's Hospital) and Dr Nikki Miller Ferguson (Children's Hospital of Richmond @ VCU). 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®. Th

Nov 22, 2023 • 41:04

MASTER CLASS: Surgical Management of ICH

Today we welcome Dr Christopher Kellner, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine and pioneer in the surgical management of ICH. We discuss the evolution of surgical ICH management, including minimally invasive surgery, and hear Dr Kellner’s thoughts on the future of the field. Hosted by Dr Stephan Mayer and Dr Jon Rosenberg.

Nov 15, 2023 • 29:04

INSIGHTS - Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Pt2.

Listen to the latest episode of NCS INSIGHTS series, this time on Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (part 2 of 2). 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 EE

Nov 8, 2023 • 16:59

HOT TOPICS: Pediatric and adult brain death/death by neurologic criteria consensus practice guideline

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 pur

Nov 1, 2023 • 29:31

HOT TOPICS: Pediatric and adult brain death/death by neurologic criteria consensus practice guideline

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 pu

Oct 31, 2023 • 31:27

INSIGHTS - Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Pt1.

Listen to the latest episode of NCS' INSIGHTS series on Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (part 1 of 2) 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 pro

Oct 25, 2023 • 20:00

HOT TOPICS: Nicardipine versus Clevidipine

The efficacy of Nicardipine versus Clevidipine in treating neurocritical care patients is an ongoing debate which strongly divides opinion; and so in this week's episode, Dr Alex Reynolds is joined by Colleen Bond, PharmD, and Andy Webb, PharmD, who from a pharmacy standpoint help us to navigate the debate and further our understanding of the pros and cons of each agent.

Oct 18, 2023 • 40:08

INSIGHTS - Analgesia and Sedation

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

Oct 11, 2023 • 18:06

PERSPECTIVES - Dr Clio Rubinos

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.

Oct 4, 2023 • 13:22

INSIGHTS - Neuromuscular Emergencies

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 pro

Sep 27, 2023 • 24:09

PERSPECTIVES: Dr Tommy T. Thomas

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.

Sep 20, 2023 • 49:14

INSIGHTS: Increased Intracranial Pressure

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 societa

Sep 13, 2023 • 21:54

HOT TOPICS: Early MiNimally-invasive Removal of IntraCerebral Hemorrhage (ENRICH)

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

Sep 6, 2023 • 1:00:07

Perspectives: Dr Mary Guanci

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!

Sep 4, 2023 • 54:53

INSIGHTS - Intracerebral Haemorrhage

Listen to the fifth episode of NCS' INSIGHTS series, this time on Intracerebral Hemorrhage. 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 th

Aug 30, 2023 • 18:30

Perspectives: Dr Yasser Abulhasan

Dr Yasser Abulhasan, MBChB, FRCPC, FNCS, discusses how the Emirates Critical Care Conference has evolved over time and partnered with the Neurocritical Care Society to offer a neurocritical care track during the conference.

Aug 23, 2023 • 17:00

Live at Annual Episode 8: Last day wrap-up with Casey Albin, MD

We've had a blast in Phoenix and Casey Albin brings our podcast proceedings to a close with her highlihghts from the third and final day of #NCS2023. See you next year in San Diego (October 14-18, 2024)!

Aug 19, 2023 • 6:21

Live at Annual Episode 7: Non-Invasive ICP Monitoring with Mohammed Hirzallah

Mohammed Hirzallah joins Nick Morris to discuss improving the utility of optic nerve sheath diameter as a non-invasive intracranial pressure measurement through standardization and automation.

Aug 18, 2023 • 11:07

Live at Annual Episode 6: Day 2 highlights with Casey Albin, MD

At the end of Day 2 of our Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Casey Albin, MD gives a shout out to her highlights from today's packed program.

Aug 18, 2023 • 8:54

Live at Annual Episode 5: Pharmacy Debates - The role of ketamine in status epilepticus

Following their debate on approaches to early phase management of refractory status epilepticus (RSE), Salia Farrokh, PharmD is joined by Caroline Der Nigoghossian, Neurocritical Care PharmD, Renad Abu-Sawwa, PharmD, and Gabe Fontaine, PharmD to explore the benefits and harms/risks of early ketamine administration in refractory status epilepticus, as well as the emerging literature for the use of ketamine in pediatric neurocritical care.

Aug 17, 2023 • 9:39

Live at Annual Episode 4: Day 1 wrap-up

Day 1 of our 2023 Annual Meeting has come to an end and members of our Podcasting Committee reflect on their highlights from Phoenix. With Nick Morris, MD, Kassi Kronfeld, MD, Stephan Mayer, MD, and Jon Rosenberg, MD.

Aug 17, 2023 • 9:27

Live at Annual Episode 3: Clinical Trials - Early Drain with Dr Stefan Wolf

Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) may be complicated by delayed cerebral ischemia, which is a major cause of unfavorable clinical outcome and death in SAH-patients. Delayed cerebral ischemia is presumably related to the development of vasospasm triggered by the presence of blood in the basal cisterns. To date, oral application of the calcium antagonist nimodipine is the only prophylactic treatment for vasospasm recognized under international guidelines.In retrospective trials lumbar drain

Aug 16, 2023 • 14:38

Live at Annual Episode 2: Clinical Trials - INTREPID with Dr David Greer

Multiple studies demonstrate that fever/elevated temperature is associated with poor outcomes in patients with vascular brain injury; however, there are no conclusive studies that demonstrate that fever prevention/controlled normothermia is associated with better outcomes. The primary objective of the INTREPID (Impact of Fever Prevention in Brain-Injured Patients) trial was to test the hypothesis that fever prevention is superior to standard temperature management in patients with acute vascular

Aug 16, 2023 • 6:17

Live at Annual Episode 1: Defining Blood Pressure Control in Acute Stroke with Dr Ali Seifi

Several measures of blood pressure (BP) control have been used including time to reach target BP, maintaining BP within target range, reducing BP fluctuation, achieving goals with monotherapy and avoiding multiple anti-hypertensive agents, achieving goals with minimum dose adjustments, avoiding discontinuation due to side effects, and preventing hypotension. There are multiple methods of quantifying these measures. The clinical relevance of various measures particularly relationship with acute k

Aug 16, 2023 • 9:39

INSIGHTS: Acute Ischemic Stroke Pt2

Listen to the fourth episode of NCS's INSIGHTS series on Acute Ischemic Stroke (part 2 of 2) 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 prob

Aug 16, 2023 • 16:14

PERSPECTIVES: Dr Jamil Dibu

Dr Jamil Dibu joins Dr Lauren Koffman to discuss building a neurocritical care unit in Abu Dhabi and developing a framework for determining death by neurologic criteria in the United Arab Emirates.

Aug 9, 2023 • 33:30

INSIGHTS: Acute Ischemic Stroke Pt.1

Listen to the third episode of NCS' INSIGHTS series - Acute Ischemic Stroke (part 1 of 2). 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.

Aug 2, 2023 • 18:45

Perspectives Series: Mary Guanci

Mary Guanci is a fellow of the Neurocritical Care Society 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! NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five-question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacist

Jul 26, 2023 • 1:06:32

INSIGHTS: Status Epilepticus Pt.2

Listen to the second episode of NCS's INSIGHTS series on Status Epilepticus (part 2 of 2) 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 bed

Jul 19, 2023 • 18:39

Master Class: Hyperacute Management of Intracerebral Hemorrhage with Stephan Mayer

Welcome to the Master Class Series where we will learn from the masters in Neurocritical Care. On this episode, learn from Stephan Mayer, MD, FCCM, FNCS Director of Neurocritical Care and Emergency Neurology Services for Westchester Medical Center Health System and Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at New York Medical College as he discusses Hyperacute Management of Intracerebral Hemorrhage. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episode

Jul 12, 2023 • 31:54

INSIGHTS: Status Epilepticus Pt. 1

Listen to the first episode of NCS's INSIGHTS series on Status Epilepticus Pt. 1.  The INSIGHTS series is hosted by Casey Albin, MD and Salia Farrokh, PharmD, and will cover 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. To learn more about ON CALL®, click here.   This episode is sponsored by:

Jul 5, 2023 • 9:45

Perspectives Series: Stories of Hope with Rachael Muggleton

In this episode of the Perspectives Series, hear from Rachael Muggleton and her Story of Hope.  Read more about Rachael's story in the NCS Currents. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five-question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Society.

Jun 28, 2023 • 37:50

Perspectives Series: Dr. Allan Ropper

This month, tune into the all new Perspectives Series: Dr. Allan Ropper, Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School where he formally serves at the Executive Vice Chair of Neurology and Raymond D. Adams Master Clinician. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five-question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the officia

Jun 12, 2023 • 56:19

Hot Topics: Normothermic Regional Perfusion

Join Alex Reynolds, Matt Jaffa, and Rich Choi as they discuss Normothermic Regional Perfusion. The Hot Topics episodes will be covering what is new and now in neurocritical care. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five-question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Society.

May 31, 2023 • 30:21

Perspectives Series: Stories of Hope with Alex Bodroghy

In this episode of the Perspectives Series, hear from Alex Bodroghy and his Story of Hope.    NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five-question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Society.

May 8, 2023 • 17:23

Perspectives Series: Dr. Tom Bleck

This month, tune into the all new Perspectives Series: Dr. Tom Bleck, Professor of Neurology at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and founding president of the Neurocritical Care Society. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five-question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical C

Apr 4, 2023 • 1:00:43

Stories of Hope: Eli

On this episode of “Stories of Hope” we hear the story of little Eli. Elijiah (Eli) and his parents Victor and Jannette discuss an April 2021 car crash that left Eli with a severed spinal cord and under the treatment of Dr. Varina Boerwinkle.

Nov 1, 2022 • 16:19

October 14, 2022: Nuts & Bolts: The Master Series - Curing Coma Campaign with Dr. Claude Hemphill

On this month's NCS Podcast Series episode, "Nuts & Bolts The Master Series: Curing Coma Campaign" Dr. Fawaz Al-Mufti interviews Dr. Claude Hemphill. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five-question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Society. Our senior producer is Bonnie Ro

Sep 14, 2022 • 28:18

Stories of Hope: Janet and Chris

On today’s episode we have two inspiring patient stories. First is Janet’s story. Janet had brain aneurysm on March 22, 2004 while walking her dog.  She tells her story of recovery and her experience in the neuro ICU. Next, Chris shares the story of when he was performing in a church in London over years ago and caught Meningococcal meningitis, which led to a hospitalization for coma and a near death experience.

Sep 1, 2022 • 16:44

August 14th, 2022: Association of External Ventricular Drain Wean Strategy with Shunt Placement and Length of Stay in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Prospective Multicenter Study

On this month's NCS Podcast Series episode, Holly Ledyard interviewed Dr. David Y. Chung and Dr. Bradford B. Thompson in their recent article, “Association of External Ventricular Drain Wean Strategy with Shunt Placement and Length of Stay in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Prospective Multicenter Study." NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicia

Aug 14, 2022 • 31:29

Stories of Hope: Struggles of Family Advocacy

During this interview between Dr. Varina Boerwinkle and the mother of a patient, we hear the story of a young man who suffered a stroke, and how his medical team quickly navigated the situation and worked closely with this family to make critical decisions.

Aug 1, 2022 • 17:33

Mini PONS: Updates in the Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke

The NCS Podcast Series is partnering with the highly successful Pharmacotherapy of Neurocritical Care Series (PONS) to cover pertinent pharmacological topics presented by experts in the field of neurocritical care. Mini PONS: Updates in the Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke Acute ischemic stroke is a major burden for healthcare providers around the globe. This presentation will explore recent updates in the medical literature related to acute ischemic stroke in a dialogue format. Specifically,

Jul 28, 2022 • 41:01

July 14th 2022: Association of Vasopressor Choice with Clinical and Functional Outcomes Following Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A TRACK-TBI Study

On this month's NCS Podcast Series episode, Kassi Kronfeld interviews Dr. Vijay Kroshnamoorthy on his recent article, “Association of Vasopressor Choice with Clinical and Functional Outcomes Following Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury: A TRACK-TBI Study.” NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-phys

Jul 14, 2022 • 24:55

Stories of Hope: Kertisha and Tars

On today’s episode we have two inspiring patient stories. First up, Kertisha. Kertisha was a patient with anti-NMDA encephalitis who woke up from coma after 7 months and is now living a completely normal life as a dental assistant. This interview with Kershita and her physician, Shraddha Mainali, talks briefly about her condition, her recovery process and her life as a coma survivor. Next is the story of Tars Peeters, who was diagnosed with as locked-in syndrome following a car accident with thi

Jul 1, 2022 • 12:13

April 14, 2022: Early Neurorehabilitation and Recovery from Disorders of Consciousness After Severe COVID-19

On this month's NCS Podcast Series episode, Andrew Bauerschmidt interviewed Lindsey Gurin in her recent article, “Early Neurorehabilitation and Recovery from Disorders of Consciousness After Severe COVID-19”. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the

Apr 14, 2022 • 18:05

March 14, 2022: Serum Caspase-1 as an Independent Prognostic Factor in Traumatic Brain Injured Patients

This month, Drs. Juan Perez- Barcena and Juan Pablo de Rivero Vaccari are interviewed by Dr. Jon Rosenberg on their recent article, “Serum Caspase-1 as an Independent Prognostic Factor in Traumatic Brain Injured Patients.” NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official p

Mar 14, 2022 • 34:04

January 14, 2022: Lower or Higher Oxygenation Targets for Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure

Dr. Jon Rosenberg interviews Dr. Schjørring on his recent article, “Lower or Higher Oxygenation Targets for Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure.” NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Society. Our senior producer is Bonnie Rossow

Jan 14, 2022 • 28:01

December 14, 2021: Low-Intensity Monitoring After Stroke Thrombolysis During the COVID-19 Pandemic

On this month's episode, Dr. Lauren Koffman interviews Drs. Victor Urrutia and Roland Faigle on their recent article, “Low-Intensity Monitoring After Stroke Thrombolysis During the COVID-19 Pandemic.” NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocri

Dec 14, 2021 • 21:22

December 6, 2021: APP - Billing & Coding in Critical Care

The NCS Podcast Series is collaborating with the NCS Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Section to launch the NCS APP Podcast Mini-Series. David Carpenter, PA at Emory University is interviewed by Chris Reeves, MSN, APRN at Massachusetts General Hospital, today to discuss the role of APP Billing & Coding in Critical Care. Find more Resources for Advanced Practice Providers on the Neurocritical Care Society site. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any o

Dec 6, 2021 • 37:36

November 14, 2021: Low-Dose Intravenous Heparin Infusion in Patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: a Preliminary Assessment

Dr. Marc Simard is interviewed by Dr. Jon Rosenburg on his recent article titled, “Low-dose intravenous heparin infusion in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage: a preliminary assessment.” NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocri

Nov 14, 2021 • 27:35

October 28, 2021: News Flash: NCS Annual Meeting - INCC Keynote: NCS Journey from WINCC to INCC: Revisiting the Role of Professional Medical Societies in Healthcare Diversity

Dr. Andrew Bauerschmidt interviews Dr. Nerissa U. Ko about her presentation, "INCC Keynote: NCS Journey from WINCC to INCC: Revisiting the Role of Professional Medical Societies in Healthcare Diversity" from the NCS Annual Meeting. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Society. Our senior producer is Bonnie Rossow. Our host is Fawaz Almufti, and our production staff includes Tareq Saad Almaghrabi, Andrew Bauerschmidt, Leonid Groysman, Atul Kalanuria, Lauren Koffman,

Oct 28, 2021 • 3:31

October 28, 2021: News Flash: NCS Annual Meeting - SAHRANG: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Recovery and Galantamine- A pilot multicenter randomized placebo controlled trial

Dr. Andrew Bauerschmidt interviews Dr. H. Alex Choi about his presentation, "SAHRANG: Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Recovery and Galantamine- A pilot multicenter randomized placebo controlled trial" from the NCS Annual Meeting. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Society. Our senior producer is Bonnie Rossow. Our host is Fawaz Almufti, and our production staff includes Tareq Saad Almaghrabi, Andrew Bauerschmidt, Leonid Groysman, Atul Kalanuria, Lauren Koffman, Kassi Kron

Oct 28, 2021 • 4:09

October 28, 2021: NCS News Flash: Annual Meeting - Systematic Review of Tranexamic Acid for the Treatment of TBI

Dr. Andrew Bauerschmidt interviews Dr. Karen Berger about her presentation, "Systematic Review of Tranexamic Acid for the Treatment of TBI" from the NCS Annual Meeting. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Society. Our senior producer is Bonnie Rossow. Our host is Fawaz Almufti, and our production staff includes Tareq Saad Almaghrabi, Andrew Bauerschmidt, Leonid Groysman, Atul Kalanuria, Lauren Koffman, Kassi Kronfeld, Holly Ledyard, Lindsay Marchetti, Alexandra Rey

Oct 28, 2021 • 2:35

October 14, 2021: Beta-Blockade in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Dr. Lucia Rivera is joined by Drs. Aravind Ramesh and Matt Thomas to discuss their recent article, "Beta-Blockade in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes.

Oct 14, 2021 • 26:50

September 14, 2021: The Role of Desmopressin on Hematoma Expansion in Patients with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Prescribed Pre-injury Antiplatelet Medications

On this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Barletta is interviewed by Lauren Koffman on his article, “The Role of Desmopressin on Hematoma Expansion in Patients with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Prescribed Pre-injury Antiplatelet Medications” NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the offici

Sep 14, 2021 • 20:19

August 14, 2021: Recovery of Consciousness and Functional Outcome in Moderate and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

On today's episode, Dr. Zachary Threlkeld interviews Drs. Robert Kowalski and Joseph Giacino on their article, “Recovery of Consciousness and Functional Outcome in Moderate and Severe Traumatic Brain Injury.” NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the N

Aug 14, 2021 • 39:31

July 14, 2021: The Magnitude of Blood Pressure Reduction Predicts Poor In-Hospital Outcome in Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage

On this month's episode, Jason Siegel interviews Dr. Afshin Divani on his recent article, "The Magnitude of Blood Pressure Reduction Predicts Poor In-Hospital Outcome in Acute Intracerebral Hemorrhage". NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocr

Jul 14, 2021 • 32:04

June 14, 2021: Personalized Connectome Mapping to Guide Targeted Therapy and Promote Recovery of Consciousness in the Intensive Care Unit

On this episode, Kassi Kronfeld and Andrew Bauerschmidt interview Brian Edlow on his article, "Personalized Connectome Mapping to Guide Targeted Therapy and Promote Recovery of Consciousness in the Intensive Care Unit." NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podc

Jun 14, 2021 • 33:00

May 14, 2021: Procalcitonin Is Not an Adequate Tool for Antimicrobial De-Escalation in Sepsis

On today's episode, Holly Ledyard, MD, MS is joined by Ryan Maves, MD, FCCP, FCCM, FIDSA to discuss his recent article, "Procalcitonin Is Not an Adequate Tool for Antimicrobial De-Escalation in Sepsis."   NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neur

May 17, 2021 • 26:23

April 14, 2021: A Prospective Study of Optic Nerve Ultrasound for the Detection of Elevated Intracranial Pressure in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

In this month's episode, Dr. Krishna Rajajee, Clinical Professor in Neurosurgery and Neurology at the University of Michigan. is interviewed by Drs. Kassi Kronfeld and Jason Siegel on his recent article, "A Prospective Study of Optic Nerve Ultrasound for the Detection of Elevated Intracranial Pressure in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury." NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here

Apr 14, 2021 • 34:21

March 14, 2021: Women in Neurocritical Care

On this episode, celebrating Women's History Month, Dr. Fawaz Al-Mufti interviews members of NCS's WINCC (Women in Neurocritical Care) leadership section. Drs. Malaiyandi, O'Hana Nobleza, Greene-Chandos, and Darsie discuss inequities in medicine and the creation of policies and resources that will promote gender equity. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are av

Mar 14, 2021 • 30:05

February 14, 2021: The Influence of Diffusion Weighted Imaging Lesions on Outcomes in Patients with Acute Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Join Dr. Benjamin Miller as he interviews Dr. Rajeev Garg on his recent article, "The Influence of Diffusion Weighted Imaging Lesions on Outcomes in Patients with Acute Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage.” NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the N

Feb 14, 2021 • 20:48

January 14, 2021: Pulmonary Vascular Dilatation Detected by Automated Transcranial Doppler in COVID-19 Pneumonia

On this episode, Dr. Teddy Youn interviews Dr. Alexandra Reynolds on her recent article, "Pulmonary Vascular Dilatation Detected by Automated Transcranial Doppler in COVID-19 Pneumonia." NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Soc

Jan 14, 2021 • 41:01

December 14, 2020: Determination of Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria: The World Brain Death Project

Join Dr. Fawaz Al-Mufti as he interviews Drs. David Greer and Gene Sung on their article, "Determination of Brain Death/Death by Neurologic Criteria: The World Brain Death Project." NCS offers the Brain Death Determination Course, learn more here. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS

Dec 14, 2020 • 26:48

December 1, 2020: APP- Supplementing Intensivist Staffing With Nurse Practitioners

The NCS Podcast Series is collaborating with the NCS Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Section to launch the NCS APP Podcast Mini-Series. Justin Kokiousis, DNP, CRNP, NP-C at the University of Alabama Birmingham is interviewed by Angie Murkins, NP at Stanford Health Center, today to discuss his article, "Supplementing Intensivist Staffing With Nurse Practitioners." Find more Resources for Advanced Practice Providers on the Neurocritical Care Society site.   NCS offers free CE credits for t

Dec 1, 2020 • 18:27

November 14, 2020: Haloperidol and Ziprasidone for Treatment of Delirium in Critical Illness

On this month’s episode of the NCS Podcast Series, join Dr. Chris Zammit and Dr. Timothy Girard as the discuss Dr. Girard’s article, “Haloperidol and Ziprasidone for Treatment of Delirium in Critical Illness.” NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the

Nov 14, 2020 • 36:19

November 1, 2020: PONS - Pharmacological Management of the Brain Dead Organ Donor

The NCS Podcast Series is partnering with the highly successful Pharmacotherapy of Neurocritical Care Series (PONS) in a limited release to cover pertinent pharmacological topics presented by experts in the field of neurocritical care. On today's episode, Dr. Jeff Mucksavage, Co-Chair of PONS, interviews Dr. Russell Dixon on his experience with the pharmacological management of the brain dead organ donor.   NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the pos

Nov 1, 2020 • 22:04

October 14, 2020: Effects of Tranexamic Acid on Death, Disability, Vascular Occlusive Events and Other Morbidities in Patients with Acute Traumatic Brain Injury (CRASH-3)

Please join Dr. Al-Mufti as he interviews Ian Roberts, Professor in Epidemiology on his article, "Effects of tranexamic acid on death, disability, vascular occlusive events and other morbidities in patients with acute traumatic brain injury (CRASH-3): a randomised, placebo-controlled trial." NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharm

Oct 14, 2020 • 29:01

October 1, 2020: APP- Utilization of Advanced Practice Providers in Critical Care

The NCS Podcast Series is collaborating with the NCS Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Section to launch the NCS APP Podcast Mini-Series. Dr. Ruth Kleinpell is interviewed by Kelly Rath, NP from University of Cincinnati’s Neurocritical Care Unit, today to discuss her article, "Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in Acute and Critical Care: A Concise Review of the Literature and Data 2008–2018." Find more Resources for Advanced Practice Providers on the Neurocritical Care Society s

Oct 1, 2020 • 25:05

September 14, 2020: Precision Medicine in Neurocritical Care

This month, Dr. Al-Mufti had the pleasure of interviewing Drs. Claude Hemphill and Jose Suarez about their recent article, "Precision Medicine in Neurocritical Care".  NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Society. Our senior pr

Sep 14, 2020 • 33:39

September 1, 2020: PONS - Management of Super Refractory Status Epilepticus

The NCS Podcast Series is partnering with the highly successful Pharmacotherapy of Neurocritical Care Series (PONS) in a limited release to cover pertinent pharmacological topics presented by experts in the field of neurocritical care. Dr. Jeff Mucksavage, Co-Chair of PONS, interviews Dr. Karen Berger to discuss her presentation in the Pharmacotherapy of Neurocritical Care Series (PONS), "Management of Super Refractory Status Epilepticus." NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series e

Sep 1, 2020 • 19:56

August 14, 2020: Feasibility and Safety of Transnasal High Flow Air to Reduce Core Body Temperature in Febrile Neurocritical Care Patients: A Pilot Study

In this episode, join Chris Zammit as he interviews Drs. Ziai and Tandri on their article, “Feasibility and Safety of Transnasal High Flow Air to Reduce Core Body Temperature in Febrile Neurocritical Care Patients: A Pilot Study”. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the off

Aug 14, 2020 • 23:48

August 1, 2020: APP- A Comprehensive Onboarding and Orientation Plan for Neurocritical Care Advanced Practice Providers

The NCS Podcast Series is collaborating with the NCS Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Section to launch the NCS APP Podcast Mini-Series. Tamra Langley, the Director of Advanced Practice Provider Services in Critical Care Medicine, joins Thomas Lawson, Nurse Practitioner, to discuss her recent article, "A Comprehensive Onboarding and Orientation Plan for Neurocritical Care Advanced Practice Providers" for this episode. Find more Resources for Advanced Practice Providers on the Neurocritica

Aug 1, 2020 • 20:32

July 14, 2020: Burnout and Resilience Among Neurosciences Critical Care Unit Staff

Chiesi USA proudly sponsors the Neurocritical Care Society.  Chiesi USA is dedicated to investing in research and development initiatives that deliver value-added medical solutions in acute severe hypertension cases, including a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker. Learn more at chiesiusa.com. On this episode, Dr. Mike Brogan is joined by Dr. Taylor Purvis to discuss her article, "Burnout and Resilience Among Neurosciences Critical Care Unit Staff." NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Po

Jul 14, 2020 • 21:34

July 1, 2020: PONS - Wading in the Weeds: Cannabis Use in the Hospital

The NCS Podcast Series is partnering with the highly successful Pharmacotherapy of Neurocritical Care Series (PONS) in a limited release to cover pertinent pharmacological topics presented by experts in the field of neurocritical care. Dr. Jeff Mucksavage, Co-Chair of PONS, interviews Dr. Kent Owusu to discuss the presentation in the Pharmacotherapy of Neurocritical Care Series (PONS), "Wading in the Weeds: Cannabis Use in the Hospital." NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series epi

Jul 1, 2020 • 16:34

June 14, 2020: Randomized Trial of Three Anticonvulsant Medication for Status Epilepticus

On this episode, Dr. Fawaz Al-Mufti is joined by Dr. Jaideep Kapur to discuss his article "Randomized Trial of Three Anticonvulsant Medications for Status Epilepticus." NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Society. Our senior p

Jun 14, 2020 • 22:36

June 1, 2020: APP- Using Tele-ICU in the Time of COVID-19

The NCS Podcast Series is collaborating with the NCS Advanced Practice Provider Leadership Section to launch the NCS APP Podcast Mini-Series. Emmacualte Fields, member of the NCS APP Leadership Section, is joined by Teresa Rincon, Telehealth Director of Clinical Operations and Innovations at University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care and Johnny Isenberger, Clinical Instructor at University of Massachusetts to discuss their experience using tele-ICU as APPs in the time of COVID-19. Find mor

Jun 1, 2020 • 26:46

May 14, 2020: Effects of Antiplatelet Therapy After Stroke Due to Intracerebral Hemorrhage (RESTART)

On this episode, Dr. Jim Siegler is joined by Dr. Rustam Al-Shahi Salman to discuss his recent article, "Effects of antiplatelet therapy after stroke due to intracerebral haemorrhage (RESTART): a randomised, open-label trial." NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the officia

May 14, 2020 • 18:49

May 1, 2020: PONS - Substance Withdrawal in Neurocritical Care

The NCS Podcast is partnering with the highly successful Pharmacotherapy of Neurocritical Care Series (PONS) in a limited release to cover pertinent pharmacological topics presented by experts in the field of neurocritical care. Dr. Mehrnaz Pajoumand, Co-Chair of PONS,  is joined by Dr. Jessica Traeger to discuss her presentation in the Pharmacotherapy of Neurocritical Care Series (PONS), "Substance Withdrawal in Neurocritical Care." NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes

May 1, 2020 • 15:58

April 14, 2020: Detection of Brain Activation in Unresponsive Patients with Acute Brain Injury

On this episode of NCS Podcast Series, Dr. Fawaz Al-Mufti is joined by Dr. Jan Claassen to discuss his recent article, "Detection of Brain Activation in Unresponsive Patients with Acute Brain Injury." NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocri

Apr 14, 2020 • 23:25

March 27, 2020: COVID-19 and the Critical Care Experience

On this special episode, Dr. Fawaz Al-Mufti is joined by Drs. Neha Dangayach, Anne Lipke, and Chris Zammit to discuss their experience working with patients diagnosed with COVID-19. NCS is here to support our care providers through this emergency. More information and resources, including a care-focused COVID-19 discussion forum can be found at www.neurocriticalcare.org/covid19. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five

Mar 27, 2020 • 32:55

March 14, 2020: Blood Pressure after Endovascular Therapy for Ischemic Stroke (BEST): A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study

On today's episode, Dr. Fawaz Al-Mufti is joined by Dr. Eva Mistry to discuss her recent article, "Blood Pressure after Endovascular Therapy for Ischemic Stroke (BEST): A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study." NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the

Mar 14, 2020 • 18:37

February 14, 2020: Risk of Arterial Ischemic Events After Intracerebral Hemorrhage

On this episode, Dr. Starane Shepherd is joined by Dr. Santosh Murthy to discuss his recent article, "Risk of Arterial Ischemic Events After Intracerebral Hemorrhage." NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. This podcast is sponsored by the TTM Academy program at Penn Medicine, an educational in

Feb 14, 2020 • 16:26

January 14, 2020: Recognition and Management of Neurotoxicities Related to CAR-T Therapy

Dr. Starane Shepherd interviews Dr. Theresa Human at the 2019 Neurocritical Annual Meeting to discuss her session, “Recognition and Management of Neurotoxicities Related to CAR-T Therapy.” NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. This podcast is sponsored by the TTM Academy program at Penn Medici

Jan 14, 2020 • 15:47

December 14, 2019: PONS - Neurostimulants in the Neurointensive Care Unit

The NCS Podcast is partnering with the highly successful Pharmacotherapy of Neurocritical Care Series (PONS) in a limited release to cover pertinent pharmacological topics presented by experts in the field of neurocritical care. Dr. Mehrnaz Pajoumand, Co-Chair of PONS,  is joined by Dr. Salia Farrokh to discuss her presentation in the Pharmacotherapy of Neurocritical Care Series (PONS), "Neurostimulants in the Neurointensive Care Unit." NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episo

Dec 14, 2019 • 15:55

November 14, 2019: Efficacy and Safety of Minimally Invasive Surgery with Thrombolysis in Intracerebral Haemorrhage Evacuation (MISTIE III)

Dr. Fawaz Al-Mufti is joined by Dr. Daniel Hanley and Dr. Issam Awad to discuss Dr. Hanley's recent article, "Efficacy and safety of minimally invasive surgery with thrombolysis in intracerebral haemorrhage evacuation (MISTIE III): a randomised, controlled, open-label, blinded endpoint phase 3 trial." This podcast is sponsored by the TTM Academy program at Penn Medicine, an educational initiative to improve care for patients following cardiac arrest and other eurocritical illness using targeted

Nov 13, 2019 • 36:54

October 17, 2019: NCS Annual Meeting News Flash - Cristanne Wijman Young Investigator Award - Erta Beqiri, MD

The NCS Podcast Series - News Flash covers new science in neurocritical care.  ​ ​For the first time, the NCS Podcast is recording directly from the NCS Annual Meeting! For real time updates follow #NCS2019 In this episode, Dr. Benjamin Miller interviews the 2019 NCS Annual Meeting winner of the Cristanne Wijman Young Investigator Award – Erta Beqiri, MD for her abstract titled "Individualizing Cerebral Perfusion Pressure Using the Lower Limit of Reactivity: A CENTER-TBI High-Resolution Sub-stud

Oct 18, 2019 • 6:07

October 17, 2019: NCS Annual Meeting News Flash - TTM Post Cardiac Arrest Care: Five of the Most Common Issues

The NCS Podcast Series - News Flash covers new science in neurocritical care.  ​ ​For the first time, the NCS Podcast is recording directly from the NCS Annual Meeting! For real time updates follow #NCS2019 ​ ​Dr. Ramani Balu interviews Dr. Benjamin Abella at the 2019 Annual Meeting in Vancouver. They discuss the top five TTM post cardiac arrest care common issues that may occur. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five

Oct 17, 2019 • 24:22

October 14, 2019: PONS - Beyond the Horizon: Exploring the Next Frontier in Anticoagulation Reversal

The NCS Podcast is partnering with the highly successful Pharmacotherapy of Neurocritical Care Series (PONS) in a limited release to cover pertinent pharmacological topics presented by experts in the field of neurocritical care. Dr. Mehrnaz Pajoumand, Co-Chair of PONS, interviews Dr. Ruben Santiago on his PONS presentation "Beyond the Horizon: Exploring the Next Frontier in Anticoagulation Reversal" discussing reversal strategies for direct oral anti-coagulant, DOAC, associated hemorrhage. NCS

Oct 14, 2019 • 21:38

Sept 14, 2019: Early sustained prophylactic hypothermia and neurologic outcomes following severe traumatic brain injury

Dr. Chris Zammit interviews Professor Alistair Nichol on the methods and results of the recently published POLAR trial, which sought to determine the safety and efficacy of early hypothermia in patients with severe TBI. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podca

Sep 14, 2019 • 22:54

Aug 14, 2019: ABO blood type and hematoma expansion after intracerebral hemorrhage

This month on the NCS Podcast, Dr. Chris Zammit interviews Dr. David Roh on their retrospective evaluation of ABO blood type on the risk of hematoma expansion in intracerebral hemorrhage. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Soc

Aug 14, 2019 • 21:47

July 14, 2019: Agitation, fluctuations of consciousness, and outcome in patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage

In this installment of the NCS Podcast, Dr. Starane Shepherd interviews Dr. Michael Reznik on their investigation as to the clinical impact of agitation and fluctuations in consciousness following subarachnoid hemorrhage. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official pod

Jul 14, 2019 • 19:57

June 14, 2019: Prophylactic seizure medication and quality of life after intracerebral hemorrhage

In this installment of the NCS Podcast, Dr. Michael Brogan interviews Dr. Andrew Naidech on their paper evaluating quality of life measures in patients who receive prophylactic levetiracetam for seizure prevention following intracerebral hemorrhage. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS

Jun 14, 2019 • 15:49

May 14, 2019: Serum neurofilament light chain for prognosis of outcome after cardiac arrest

In this month's installment of the NCS Podcast, Dr. Ramani Balu interviews Dr. Marion Moseby-Knappe on their recent investigation involving biomarkers for neurologic prognosis following cardiac arrest. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocri

May 14, 2019 • 19:29

Apr 14, 2019: Seizure occurrence with treatment modality in aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage

This month on the NCS Podcast, Dr. Sara Stern-Nezer interviews Dr. Baxter Allen about his recently published investigation exploring the risk of seizures following clipping or endovascular coiling of ruptured intracranial aneurysms. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the o

Apr 14, 2019 • 17:02

News Flash: Bicarb or acetylcysteine to PRESERVE kidney function following angiography

In our second News Flash, Dr. Stern-Nezer summarizes the results and the implications of the recently published PRESERVE trial, which tested the hypothesis that sodium bicarbonate or acetylcysteine could prevent contrast-associated nephropathy. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podc

Apr 1, 2019 • 3:48

Mar 14, 2019: Continuous assessment of “optimal” cerebral perfusion pressure in traumatic brain injury

Current guidelines recommend that cerebral perfusion pressure be maintained between 60 and 70 mmHg in patients with severe TBI, but evidence is lacking. This month on the NCS podcast, Dr. Brogan interviews Dr. Andreas Kramer regarding his retrospective cohort study which attempts to better elucidate optimal cerebral perfusion parameters. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits he

Mar 14, 2019 • 14:22

Introducing News Flash, and the results of the ANNEXA-4 trial

We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming of the NCS Podcast to give you concise, high-yield reviews of pivotal articles published in the field of neurocritical care. These 'News Flash' segments are brought to you by our producer, Dr. Sara Stern-Nezer, Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of California Irvine. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Cr

Mar 1, 2019 • 5:01

Feb 14, 2019: Successful anesthetic wean following super-refractory status epilepticus despite emergence of ictal-interictal EEG patterns

Following refractory status epilepticus, the ictal-interictal EEG continuum can be as puzzling to intensivists as it can be to world-renowned epileptologists. Should you re-challenge with aggressive intravenous anesthetics? Or attempt to de-escalate therapy? This week on the NCS podcast, Dr. Starane Shepherd interviews Dr. Alvin Das on his recently published case series in Neurocritical Care that seeks to answer these questions. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Lis

Feb 14, 2019 • 15:50

Jan 14, 2019: Tenecteplase versus alteplase before thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke

The EXTEND-IA TNK trial showed that for acute ischemic stroke, intravenous tenecteplase was as effective as alteplase for achieving good functional outcomes in acute ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion--and it may even be superior to alteplase. Dr. Mike Brogan interviews Dr. Bruce Campbell about the results of this pivotal trial. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits

Jan 14, 2019 • 13:14

Dec 14, 2018: Single burr hole technique for intracranial monitoring in severe TBI

This week on the NCS podcast, Dr. Ramani Balu interviews Dr. Brandon Foreman about his recently published observational cohort study on multimodality monitoring in severe TBI. Together, they discuss the practical aspects (and limitations) of this increasingly popular tool in neurocritical care. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, ph

Dec 14, 2018 • 26:38

Nov 14, 2018: Early hyperoxia in patients with traumatic brain injury

Hypoxemia in ICU patients has long been associated with poor clinical outcomes, but data pertaining to the prognosis with hyperoxia are lacking. This week on the NCS podcast, Dr. Levine interviews Dr. Andrew Udy on his multicenter retrospective cohort study that sought to clarify this relationsnhip. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physician

Nov 14, 2018 • 12:54

Oct 14, 2018: Ten false beliefs in neurocritical care

A wise man once said, "traditions are often mistakes made more than once." To correct some of these traditions, Dr. Geert Meyfroidt shares his experience with Dr. Fawaz Almufti by describing 10 of the most important misunderstandings in neurocritical care. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians.

Oct 14, 2018 • 20:35

Sept 14, 2018: Acute organ dysfunction and long-term survival in sepsis

This month on the NCS podcast, Dr. Shepherd interviews Dr. Liu on his recent multi-center study on survival after sepsis with multi-organ dysfunction. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Society. Our senior producer is Jim Sieg

Sep 14, 2018 • 21:08

Aug 14, 2018: Epileptiform activity following TBI predicts later epilepsy

This month, Dr. Ramani Balu interviews Dr. Jennifer Kim on her research into the EEG biomarkers of post-traumatic epilepsy. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Society. Our senior producer is Jim Siegler. Our production staff i

Aug 14, 2018 • 22:14

July 14, 2018: Fluid therapy in neurointensive care patients

Dr. Mike Brogan interviews Dr. Mauro Oddo on the most recent ESICM practice guidelines on general fluid resuscitation management, hyperosmolar therapies, and the use of fluids in treating delayed cerebral ischemia for neurointensive care patients. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS P

Jul 14, 2018 • 17:17

June 14, 2018: Lack of early improvement in acute ICH predicts poor outcome--Results from VISTA and PREDICT

It is unclear what threshold for early neurologic deterioration or improvement following intracerebral hemorrhage may predict long-term outcomes for these patients. Using data from the PREDICT and VISTA cohorts, Dr. Yogendrakumar and his team sought to evaluate what change in NIHSS is sufficient to predict long-term disability in patients with ICH. Drs. Yogendrakumar and Dowlatshahi discuss the results of their investigation with Dr. Siegler in this week's episode of the NCS podcast. NCS offers

Jun 14, 2018 • 15:01

May 14, 2018: Brain oxygen optimization in severe traumatic brain injury--A Phase II trial

Multimodality monitoring is increasingly used in the neurocritical care setting. However, the safety and efficacy of certain methods for invasive neurodiagnostic surveillance have not been definitively established. Dr. Michael Brogan discusses how this paradigm is shifting with Dr. David Okonkwo given the recent results of the BOOST-2 randomized clinical trial. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, a

May 14, 2018 • 20:50

Apr 14, 2018: Early prediction of coma recovery after cardiac arrest with blinded pupillometry

Multi-modal evaluations in post-cardiac arrest patients are commonly used in neurologic prognostication. Less invasive and less costly methods for prognostication, such as quantitative pupillometry, may be just as effective. In this week's installment, Dr. Mauro Oddo shares his center's experience using this simple tool with Dr. Ramani Balu. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credit

Apr 14, 2018 • 18:54

Mar 5, 2018: Clevidipine versus nicardipine for acute blood pressure reduction in a neuroscience intensive care population

Dr. Brogan interviews Dr. Kurczewski in this month's program on her recent study comparing the efficacy of clevidipine versus nicardipine in a neurointensive care population. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Society. Our sen

Mar 5, 2018 • 14:56

Feb 14, 2018: Revisiting grade 3 diffuse axonal injury

Prognostic biomarkers following traumatic brain injury can be limited, but much can be gleaned from certain neuroimaging features. This week, Dr. Ramani Balu interviews Dr. Saef Izzy on what can be inferred from the burden and location of traumatic microhemorrhages in patients after TBI. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacis

Feb 14, 2018 • 17:51

Jan 8, 2018: Prognosticating intracerebral hemorrhage outcomes

A number of risk factors and clinical tools have been described in the literature that can accurately prognosticate outcome following intracerebral hemorrhage. But what do physicians and nurses rely on the most? Dr. David Hwang shares his experience with Dr. Starane Shepherd about which clinical and radiographic factors play a critical role in outcome prediction after ICH. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five questi

Jan 8, 2018 • 17:47

Dec 14, 2017: Preventing Early Bouncebacks to the Neurointensive Care Unit

Dr. Jim Siegler interviews Dr. David Coughlin about his successful quality improvement pilot study aimed at preventing early NICU readmissions ("bouncebacks") when patients are transferred to lower levels of service. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast

Dec 14, 2017 • 16:09

Nov 15, 2017: Acute resective surgery for refractory status epilepticus

Dr. Starane Shepherd explores new therapeutic strategies for refractory status epilepticus with Dr. Maysa Basha, and in particular, her center's experience with acute resective surgery. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care Socie

Nov 15, 2017 • 14:26

Oct 18, 2017: Acute brain diseases as triggers for stress cardiomyopathy

Dr. Joshua Levine speaks with Dr. Deena Nasr, of the Mayo Clinic, on her retrospective cohort and literature review on the clinical features of patients with neurogenic stress cardiomyopathy. NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. The NCS Podcast is the official podcast of the Neurocritical Care

Oct 18, 2017 • 18:05

July 14, 2017: Lymphopenia and risk of pneumonia after ICH

Dr. Ramani Balu is joined by Dr. Andrea Morotti for the inaugural episode of the Neurocritical Care Society Podcast to discuss Dr. Morotti's recently published paper, "Lymphopenia, Infectious Complications, and Outcome in Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage." NCS offers free CE credits for the NCS Podcast Series episodes. Listen to any of the posted episodes, complete a five question survey, and claim your credits here! Credits are available for physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicia

Jul 14, 2017 • 12:58

June 5, 2017: Mission and Purpose

Welcome to the first episode of the official podcast series of the Neurocritical Care Society. In this inaugural episode of the NCS Podcast, Dr. Joshua Levine describes the mission and purpose of this program. In the coming weeks, the NCS will release the first of a recurring series of podcasts that will consist of interviews with authors of high impact articles from the Journal, Neurocritical Care. Stay tuned for this great content as we work to build our audio program. Be sure to follow us on

Jun 5, 2017 • 2:00