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 language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Handbook of Neurocritical Care |
| Subtitle of host publication | Second Edition |
| Publisher | Springer New York |
| Pages | 3-12 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781441968418 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2010 |
Keywords
- Cost
- NCCU
- Neurointensivist
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
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