Managing cerebro spinal fluid drainage
Although CSF drainage with externalized ventricular devices and lumbar drains can save lives by reducing intracranial pressure and protecting vulnerable brain tissue, Dolmans and…
Neurology
Inpatient stroke
Hospitalized patients with hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and advanced age are at increased risk for stroke. Early recognition of stroke symptoms, followed by prompt diagnosis…
TBI: Closing the care gap in rural areas
Patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) experience varying symptoms depending on injury severity. Navigating reentry into the community and achieving the highest level of…
Autonomic dysreflexia in spinal cord injuries
Patients with a spinal cord injury frequently endure multiple challenges stemming from their injuries—including issues related to breathing, skin breakdown, sexual activity, and bowel…
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy and traumatic brain injury
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disorder associated with repetitive head injuries.
Sleep and the glymphatic system
The glymphatic system, a glial-dependent waste clearance pathway in the brain, drains away soluble waste proteins and metabolic products, much like the lymphatic system…
Wernicke’s encephalopathy
Amber White*, a 35-year-old woman who’s 21 weeks pregnant, arrives in the ED with an altered level of consciousness, blurred vision, weakness, and ataxia.…
Project ECHO and the geriatric healthcare workforce
Project ECHO is a collaborative learning model that connects rural clinicians with an interprofessional team of specialists via videoconferencing. The American Nurses Association reports…
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a life-threatening neurologic emergency, frequently occurs with dopamine antagonists (antipsychotics and antiemetics).
Pediatric malignant hyperthermia
Daniel Sanchez*, an 8-year-old boy, arrives in the pediatric recovery unit after an appendectomy. You note that his electronic health record (EHR) indicates Daniel…
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Karen Thompson*, a 55-year-old woman, arrives in the ED via ambulance. She reports the worst headache of her life and sensitivity to light. She…
Anticholinergics: Adverse effects
Anticholinergics, widely used in clinical practice for an extensive range of diseases, exert effects on circulation, respiration, alertness, and vision by blocking the action…
Managing cerebro spinal fluid drainage
Although CSF drainage with externalized ventricular devices and lumbar drains can save lives by reducing intracranial pressure and protecting vulnerable brain tissue,…
Inpatient stroke
Hospitalized patients with hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and advanced age are at increased risk for stroke. Early recognition of stroke symptoms, followed by…
TBI: Closing the care gap in rural areas
Patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) experience varying symptoms depending on injury severity. Navigating reentry into the community and achieving the highest…
Autonomic dysreflexia in spinal cord injuries
Patients with a spinal cord injury frequently endure multiple challenges stemming from their injuries—including issues related to breathing, skin breakdown, sexual activity,…
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy and traumatic brain injury
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disorder associated with repetitive head injuries.
Sleep and the glymphatic system
The glymphatic system, a glial-dependent waste clearance pathway in the brain, drains away soluble waste proteins and metabolic products, much like the…
Wernicke’s encephalopathy
Amber White*, a 35-year-old woman who’s 21 weeks pregnant, arrives in the ED with an altered level of consciousness, blurred vision, weakness,…
Project ECHO and the geriatric healthcare workforce
Project ECHO is a collaborative learning model that connects rural clinicians with an interprofessional team of specialists via videoconferencing. The American Nurses…
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome, a life-threatening neurologic emergency, frequently occurs with dopamine antagonists (antipsychotics and antiemetics).
Pediatric malignant hyperthermia
Daniel Sanchez*, an 8-year-old boy, arrives in the pediatric recovery unit after an appendectomy. You note that his electronic health record (EHR)…
Subarachnoid hemorrhage
Karen Thompson*, a 55-year-old woman, arrives in the ED via ambulance. She reports the worst headache of her life and sensitivity to…
Anticholinergics: Adverse effects
Anticholinergics, widely used in clinical practice for an extensive range of diseases, exert effects on circulation, respiration, alertness, and vision by blocking…
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