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Establishing and organizing a neuroscience critical care unit

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Abstract

Goals and benefits for subspecialty neuroscience critical care unit (NCCU). Focused specialty care for unique ICU populationSpecial expertise required by professionals in NCCU - neuroscience background, Greater case efficiency of neurosurgical and neurointerventional cases. Efficient ICU management. Hub of clinical neuroscience communication. Academic clinical neuroscience concentration. Hospital hub for stroke, acute brain, and spinal cord injury centers. Neurocritical-trained nursing. Cohesive and comprehensive rounds. Neurologic monitoring - capable and savvy. Sensitive neurologic evaluations. Precisely match therapeutics to neurologic pathophysiology. Shorter lengths of stay (LOS) for patient in both the ICU and hospital. Improved patient outcomes. Increased regional referral network. Enhanced marketing strategy.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationHandbook of Neurocritical Care
Subtitle of host publicationSecond Edition
PublisherSpringer New York
Pages3-12
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)9781441968418
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010

Keywords

  • Cost
  • NCCU
  • Neurointensivist

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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