Neurocritical Care Society

Recent Brain Death Determination courses provided a hands-on learning opportunity for neurocritical care professionals to perform the clinical evaluation procedures for determining brain death. This course is also available for online learning: https://bit.ly/481BXc0

Renew your NCS membership by Nov. 30 for the chance to receive a refund on your 2026 membership fee! Renew today: https://bit.ly/4lLoxGu

In this visual abstract, Dr. Swarna Rajagopalan breaks down cisternal blood clearance and how it attenuates systemic inflammatory response after SAH. Read the article: https://bit.ly/44kVB2u

Catch up on the latest NCS podcast episodes wherever you listen to podcasts to hear the latest scientific findings, perspectives from experts in the field and conversations on hot topics in ncc: https://bit.ly/4gU1tCr

Join NCS now and access member benefits for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026, giving you a head start on your career goals through global collaboration, cutting-edge education and exclusive resources that empower your neurocritical care journey. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lLoxGu

We've got a treat for you this week — save 20% on ENLS® manuscript and Neurocritical Care ON CALL® with the code, SWEET20. Offer valid until Nov. 3. https://bit.ly/4huYqSY

In this study, patients with symptomatic chronic SDH had a lower incidence of treatment failure when randomized to endovascular MMA embolization using Squid, without an increased incidence of peri-procedural complications. Read the article: https://bit.ly/4qtuU4n

We've got a treat for you this week — save 20% on ENLS® manuscript and Neurocritical Care ON CALL® with the code, SWEET20. Offer valid until Nov. 3. https://bit.ly/4huYqSY

Catch up on the latest NCS podcast episodes wherever you listen to podcasts to hear the latest scientific findings, perspectives from experts in the field and conversations on hot topics in ncc: https://bit.ly/4gU1tCr

Gain hands-on experience demonstrating the recommended evaluation for determining brain death, learn communication approaches for family and more in NCS' Brain Death Determination Course. Register for an upcoming course today: https://t.co/sKMrAd7W6U https://t.co/17Zwc6iYiV

In this ep of the NCS podcast, host Dr. Nick Morris is joined by Dr. Eelco Wijdicks, a pioneer of neurocritical care. Dr. Wijdicks reflects on the creation of Mayo Clinic's neuro ICU in the 90s, the story behind the FOUR Score Coma Scale and more. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4gU1tCr

In his latest Currents article, Dr. Peter Papadakos informs neurocritical care practitioners of kratom and its association with serious neurological symptoms. Read the article: https://bit.ly/4n5XfLb

Today, on World Trauma Day, empower your team and colleagues to improve patient outcomes during the critical first hours of a patient's neurological emergency. Designed for multidisciplinary practitioners, ENLS provides a consistent set of protocols, checklists and more: https://bit.ly/42HBcE3

Curing Coma's Common Data Elements for Disorders of Consciousness collection has had a wide impact, with more than 13,317 downloads and 78 citations across the articles. Read the collection: https://bit.ly/4qfW4vu

World Coma Day is a free, global event raising awareness about coma and disorders of consciousness. Register today to join providers, patients, families, and advocates from around the world for a 24-hour program of stories, science and hope on March 22. https://bit.ly/4mLEPip

In neurocritical care, every day requires deep compassion. As you care for others in their most critical moments, remember your mental well-being matters, too.

Together, let’s continue building a culture of support, empathy and resilience within neurocritical care. #WorldMentalHealthDay

Kalita et al: Association Between Hematoma Edema Complex and Outcomes of Primary Intracerebral Hemorrhage

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In this episode of the NCS podcast, host Lauren Koffman speaks with Camilo Espinosa-Jovel and Clio Rubinos about their recent Currents article on the Seizure Code strategy. Listen now, wherever you get podcasts or on the NCS website: https://bit.ly/4gU1tCr

Tap into a powerful network of neurocritical care professionals from around the world. Collaborate with intensivists, neurologists, pharmacists, nurses, APPs and more – all united by a shared mission to advance neurocritical care. https://bit.ly/4lLoxGu

Brain death determination is a high-stakes clinical and ethical responsibility. Our hands-on courses will prepare you to perform/support accurate and legally sound brain death evaluations and communicate effectively with providers and families. View all upcoming courses: https://bit.ly/4kca70Z

Join NCS now and access member benefits for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026, giving you a head start on your career goals through global collaboration, cutting-edge education and exclusive resources that empower your neurocritical care journey. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lLoxGu

Save the Date: The NCS 24th Annual Meeting will be taking place Oct. 20-23, 2026, in Seattle. We hope you'll join us for #NCS2026!

Don't miss your chance to explore the Exhibit Hall! Stop by today from 3:30-4:30 p.m. ET to meet with exhibitors, fellow attendees and see the latest technology and treatments in neurocritical care on display. #NCS2025

Samuel Tisherman, Cherylee Chang, Susan Yeager and Lewis Kaplan discuss standardized training, workforce shortages and critical care collaboration during the NCS/SCCM joint session at #NCS2025. @sccmcriticalcare.bsky.social

Drs. Neeraj Badjatia, Rajat Dhar and Nils Peterson share about TBI management, genomics, imaging and autoregulation-guided therapy in the "Precision Frontiers in Neurocritical Care: Tailoring Therapeutic Strategies for Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke" session at #NCS2025.

Dr. Brian Coffey, this year's DEI Abstract Award Winner, presented on his abstract, "Toward Equitable Care After Cardiac Arrest: The Impact of Race, Ethnicity and Insurance on Outcome at Two Safety Net Hospitals." #NCS2025

Doctors for Immigrants No one should be afraid to seek medical care.

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1) Read a personal story to combat compassion fatigue
2) Challenge the narrative of helplessness

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2/ What hope practice can you advance to better your community and world?

Did you know: Those with medical evaluations are more than twice as likely to have approved immigration status in the United States...

INCC Keynote speaker Dr. Altaf Saadi presenting her keynote this morning, "Bending the Arc: How Health Care Professionals Can Speak Up and Out for Change." #NCS2025

New research findings were on display during the Poster Hall and Distinguished Professor Rounds session! Attendees had the opportunity to discuss research directly with poster authors and ask questions. #NCS2025