NeuroNerd

NeuroNerd has 17 years experience and specializes in Neurocritical Care/Neurointerventional Radiology.

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   Brain bleeds: prophylactic care

   NeuroNerd replied to zzyzx's topic in Neuro

   1. In an unsecured/unidentified aneurysm, it is standard to see AED given because those patients are at an increased risk for seizures due to the irritation from the blood in the subarachnoid space. Also, vasospasms are common in the acute period fo...
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   NIHSS and Aphasia

   NeuroNerd replied to maggdon's topic in Neuro

   I'm sure that you have figured out the answer to this, but just in case you haven' - here you go! If the pt can move all extremities, you wouldn't score him for not following commands; you would only score him for his receptive aphasia. I've ...