Neurology and Neuropsychiatry

Neuro intensive care unit

Neuro-ICU, it consists of multidisciplinary team of specially trained physicians, therapists, nurses and other professionals delivers collaborative, coordinated, and attentive care in a unique environment. At the bedside, nurse’s monitor’s the patients’ vital functions, speech, movement, and cranial nerve responses every hour, or more frequently if necessary. Physical and occupational therapists mobilize patients as early as possible, working with everyone to help his or her ultimate rehabilitation needs. Swallowing functions are evaluated by highly trained speech-language pathologists, and experienced dieticians provide guidance on nutrition. Specially trained critical care pharmacists provide invaluable support to physicians and nurses in the Neuro-ICU.

Treatment decisions are made by a multidisciplinary team comprised of neurosurgeons, interventional neuroradiologists, vascular surgeons and physicians in related subspecialties. In the Neuro-ICU, this advanced level of experienced, responsive, and personalized care helps our patients recuperate, regain their strength, and move forward to the next phase of recovery.