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Grand Rounds Recap 2.14.24

Taming the SRU

non-invasive positive pressure ventilation and IV nitroglycerin infusion have been shown to reduce morbidity (intubation rates, ICU admission) & mortality.

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Grand Rounds Recap 12.6.23

Taming the SRU

Leadership in times of crisis is key. Occult fractures exist, therefore a high index of suspicion for these injuries is necessary, even in the setting of initially negative plain films. With rare exception, patients with sICH should be admitted to a specialized stroke unit (NSICU). Think, act, and innovate.

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CT Angiography Head and Neck: Indications and Limitations

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2 Outcomes of patients presenting with ischemic stroke who received MRI as initial imaging modality have demonstrated similar outcomes to those with initial CTA, with Kim et al. Stroke Authors’ Recommendation: CTA head/neck should be acquired in patients with stroke symptoms presenting within 24 hours of symptom onset.

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