Neurology

“The patient was hypertensive with SBP in 220s…a stat CT scan revealed a large intraparenchymal hemorrhage”

What’s the goal BP in a patient with ICH? How quickly should that target be reached? What’s the evidence? Ben Cooper, MD addresses these questions and more in this review of the recent literature.

“Recent studies have suggested that the timing of surgery may be less important for overall outcomes. Rather, outcomes may be more related to the extent of cord compression at presentation”

Jennifer Robertson, MD, MSEd brings us an update on cauda equina syndrome, including making the diagnosis, timing of surgery, and medicolegal risks.