Definition of «neurocritical»

The term "neurocritical" refers to a condition or situation that is critical, urgent or severe in relation to neurology. Neurology is a branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. A "neurocritical" condition would therefore involve an acute or severe issue related to any aspect of neurology, such as a stroke, head injury, seizure, or other neurological disorder that requires immediate medical attention and intervention.

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Sentences with «neurocritical»

The study's other co-authors are Vespa, who holds UCLA's Gary L. Brinderson Family Chair in Neurocritical Care and is director of neurocritical care at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center; Caroline Schnakers, a UCLA neurosurgery researcher; and Alexander Korb, a Semel Institute researcher. (sciencedaily.com)
«This is quite a distinction and a powerful confirmation of the strength of our multi-disciplinary team and their ability to work together to help complicated stroke patients,» said Jeff Frank, MD, professor of neurology, director of neurocritical care, and co-director of the Comprehensive Stroke Center at the University of Chicago Medicine. (uchospitals.edu)
Using the connection, which includes high - resolution imaging, Dr. Shah determined that Suzanne should be transported immediately to Abington Memorial Hospital, which has the advanced equipment and specialized neurocritical care she required. (abingtonhealth.org)
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