Incorporation of Transcranial Doppler into the ED for the neurocritical care patient

In the catastrophic neurologic emergency, a complete neurological exam is not always possible or feasible given the time-sensitive nature of the underlying disease process, or if emergent airway management is indicated. As the neurologic exam may be limited in some patients, the emergency physician is reliant on the assessment of brainstem structures to determine neurological function. Physicians thus routinely depend on advanced imaging modalities to further investigate for potential catastrophic diagnoses.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Diagnostic Source Type: research