Neurocritical Care Society Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Stories of Hope: Janet and Chris Sep 01, 2022

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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.

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

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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 physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and non-physicians. 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 Reynolds, Lucia Rivera Lara, Jon Rosenberg, Jason Siegel, Zachary Threlkeld, Teddy Youn, and Chris Zammit. Our administrative staff includes Bonnie Rossow. Music by Mohan Kottapally.

Stories of Hope: Struggles of Family Advocacy Aug 01, 2022

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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.

Mini PONS: Updates in the Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke Jul 28, 2022

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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, the speakers will review the place of tenecteplase as a choice of fibrinolytic for stroke including current efficacy and safety data. In addition, the management of hemorrhagic conversion and selection of antiplatelet medications for secondary prevention of stroke will be reviewed.

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 Reynolds, Lucia Rivera Lara, Jon Rosenberg, Jason Siegel, Zachary Threlkeld, Teddy Youn, and Chris Zammit. Our administrative staff includes Bonnie Rossow. Music by Mohan Kottapally.

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

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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-physicians.

Stories of Hope: Kertisha and Tars Jul 01, 2022

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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 this friends. The story is shared by his mother, Nelleke Koeners.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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Dr. Jon Rosenberg interviews Dr. Schjørring on his recent article, "Lower or Higher Oxygenation Targets for Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure."

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

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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."