Symposium Introduction - Neurocritical care: The Continued Evolution

摘要

ritical illnesses that are secondary to neurological disease processes are prevalent in intensive care units. Over the last 60 years, many of these illnesses have been better classified and, thanks in part to the growing specialty field of neurocritical care, we are now seeing a decline in disease-related mortality.1 Neurocritical care is recognized as the only specialty service that positively influences patient outcomes. As one of the most recently recognized critical care specialty services, neurocritical care is continuing to evolve. To continue this evolution and manage caring for this specialty's complex patient population, experienced neurocritical care providers are needed. The American Academy of Neurology has identified advanced practice providers, such as nurse practitioners, as necessary to the continued growth of neurologic practice.