Neurocritical Care
Neurocritical Care Services in Roseville and Sacramento, CA
At least one in 10 patients who die in intensive care units (ICUs) would have survived with the right providers and care in place. At Pulmonary Medicine Associates in Roseville and Sacramento, California, medical specialists provide outstanding neurocritical care services for patients of all ages. To learn more about neurocritical care, call Pulmonary Medicine Associates to speak with a team member.
Neurocritical Care Q & A
What is neurocritical care?
Neurocritical care at Pulmonary Medicine Associates involves medical care for serious, complex neurological illnesses or injuries that occur in children, teenagers, and adults. The neurocritical care specialists offer accurate diagnoses, caring support, and effective treatments for people struggling with neurosurgical or neurological disorders of the brain, spinal cord, or nerves.
What are the advantages of neurocritical care?
If you or a loved one requires NCCU care, you’re in good hands with the neurocritical care specialists at Pulmonary Medicine Associates. They are specifically trained in diagnosing and managing complex neurological issues, which are often life-changing.
In the United States, there are more than 4.4 million ICU admissions annually. Pulmonary Medicine Associates cares for patients in hospitals with five-star ratings, including those designated as a top 100 hospital for critical care medicine.
The skilled neurocritical care experts guide you with experience, compassion, and insight when implementing personalized treatment plans with proven success.
Who needs neurocritical care?
The Pulmonary Medicine Associates neurocritical experts care for patients suffering from:
- Encephalopathy
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Acute spine injuries
- Acute ischemic strokes
- Hydrocephalus
- Brain tumors
- Intracranial or subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Cerebral aneurysms
- Cerebrovascular malformations
- Comas
- Spinal infections
- Encephalitis
- Autonomic instability
- Seizures (prolonged or continuous)
- Severe or deteriorating demyelinating illnesses
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Neuromuscular disorders (myasthenia gravis)
- Meningitis
They also treat patients who have undergone recent neurosurgical treatments.
What can I expect during neurocritical care?
The Pulmonary Medicine Associates experts offer evidence-based medicines and work in partnership with hospital leaders and other physician groups to take good care of you or your loved one.
They treat even the sickest patients in hospitals who may need frequent intervention, ventilator assistance, management and monitoring of cardiovascular status, or treatment for infectious diseases and life-threatening conditions.
Your Pulmonary Medicine Associates specialist tailors a neurological critical care treatment plan based on your needs and uses the most cutting-edge technologies and treatments to help you recover as quickly as possible without significant long-term effects.