Neurocritical Care Past, Present, and Future

In this issue, we have attempted to portray the evolution of both the science and the field of Neurocritical Care from its organic origins out of the polio epidemic to its reemergence as one of the burgeoning subspecialities in the landscape of modern critical care. Despite the remarkable growth in number of board-certified neurointensivists, specialty trained advanced practice providers, pharmacists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other allied health care professionals, there continues to be a severe shortage of neurocritical care programs throughout the world.
Source: Critical Care Clinics - Category: Intensive Care Authors: Tags: Preface Source Type: research