Neuromonitoring in Critical Care
Starting on:
Nov 9, 2026
Ending on:
Nov 9, 2026
Moderator(s):
Dr. Vishal Patel
Chief Medical Officer M.P Shah Hospital Nairobi
Dr. Aqsa Yusuf
Senior Registrar Critical Care unit M.P Shah Hospital Nairobi
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3 Points

Provider:
MP Shah Hospital
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Neuromonitoring in Critical Care

Starting on:
Nov 9, 2026
Ending on:
Nov 9, 2026
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Description

Neuromonitoring in Critical Care

Objectives

State the goal of neuromonitoring: preventing secondary brain injury • List the causes of secondary brain injury: hypoxia, hypotension, fever, glucose derangement, seizures, raised ICP • Perform serial GCS, FOUR score, and pupil assessments • Recognise the limits of the neuro exam under sedation • Identify red flags of neurological deterioration • Escalate deterioration promptly • Describe ONSD ultrasound, TCD, EEG, and pupillometry: uses and limits • Outline ICP and CPP monitoring and their thresholds • Suspect non-convulsive seizures in unexplained coma • Apply multimodal prognostication after cardiac arrest • Identify what neuromonitoring is feasible locally

Presenters

  1. Dr. Aqsa Yusuf
    Senior Registrar & Ag. HOD ,Critical Care Unit M.P Shah Hospital Nairobi
    M.P Shah Hospital

  2. Dr. Grace Lempaa
    Medical Officer Critical Care Unit M.P Shah Hospital Nairobi
    M.P Shah Hospital

  3. Dr. Laureen Mugo
    Medical Officer Critical Care Unit M.P Shah Hospital Nairobi
    M.P Shah Hospital

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