Neurocritical Care Society Podcast

Latest Episodes:

May 14, 2021: Procalcitonin Is Not an Adequate Tool for Antimicrobial De-Escalation in Sepsis May 17, 2021

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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."

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.

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

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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."

March 14, 2021: Women in Neurocritical Care Mar 14, 2021

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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 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.

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

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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."

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

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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."

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

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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 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 Ramani Balu, Michael Brogan, Joshua Levine, Sarah Stern-Nezer, Benjamin Miller, Starane Shepherd, and Chris Zammit. Our administrative staff includes Bonnie Rossow and Angel Gindele. Music by Mohan Kottapally.

December 1, 2020: APP- Supplementing Intensivist Staffing With Nurse Practitioners Dec 01, 2020

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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.

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 Ramani Balu, Michael Brogan, Joshua Levine, Sarah Stern-Nezer, Benjamin Miller, Starane Shepherd, and Chris Zammit. Our administrative staff includes Bonnie Rossow and Angel Gindele. Music by Mohan Kottapally.

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

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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."

November 1, 2020: PONS - Pharmacological Management of the Brain Dead Organ Donor Nov 01, 2020

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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 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 Ramani Balu, Michael Brogan, Joshua Levine, Sarah Stern-Nezer, Benjamin Miller, Starane Shepherd, and Chris Zammit. Our administrative staff includes Bonnie Rossow and Angel Gindele. Music by Mohan Kottapally.

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) Oct 14, 2020

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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."