11th Annual Neuro and Intensive Care: Review, Workshops, and Controversies 2025

Overview

11th Annual Neuro and Intensive Care: Review, Workshops, and Controversies 2025 is a comprehensive CME course addressing neurological and neurosurgical emergencies, acute stroke and brain hemorrhage, acute brain injury, coma, and related critical care conditions. This course combines didactic lectures, case-based reviews, evidence-based guidelines, and interactive workshops including pharmacotherapy and ICU EEG sessions with audience participation.

On-demand Neurology education — accessible anytime, anywhere.

Agenda

This program provides an extensive agenda covering key topics in neurocritical care, featuring expert-led sessions, workshops, and panel discussions designed to enhance clinical knowledge and practical skills.

• “If you build it, will they come? Future Directions for Implementing Research into Neurocritical Care Practice” — Molly McNett, Ph.D., R.N., CNRN, FNCS, FAAN
• Neuro-Oncologic Emergencies — Elizabeth Mutz, DNP APRN
• Palliative Medicine and Its Role in Critical Care — Zaheera Lukman, D.O.
• Cardiac Device and Concern of Neurological Complications — Breah L. Paciotti, P.A.-C, MPH
• Pharmacogenomics: Another Tool in the Neuro ICU Toolbox — Daniel A. Jackson, Pharm.D., R.Ph.
• Neurocritical Care 2025: Yesterday’s Sci-Fi, Today’s Breakthroughs — W. David Freeman, M.D.
• Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurocritical Care Management: Challenging Cases — Kristine O’Phelan, M.D.
• Master Class: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions — Eelco Wijdicks, M.D., Ph.D.
• Critical Care Keynote: eCPR: The Future of Resuscitation or a Risky Gamble? — Pablo Moreno Franco, M.D.
• Practical Neuroradiology in the ICU — Sukhwinder (Johnny) S. Sandhu, M.D.
• Neuro Critical Care Interactive (N.C.C.I.) — Mohammed Badi, MBBS; Mutaz Ombada, MBBS; Aaron Skolnik, M.D.; Ashley Rogers, M.D.; Alejandro Rabinstein, M.D.; Sukhwinder (Johnny) S. Sandhu, M.D.; Selby Chen, M.D.
• Mixed Reality Training for Stroke and Neuro Critical Care — Giselle Coelho, M.D., Ph.D.
• Update in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage — Alejandro Rabinstein, M.D.
• Electronic (e-) Poster Presentations Moderated by W. David Freeman, M.D., Alejandro Rabinstein, M.D., and Sukhwinder (Johnny) S. Sandhu, M.D.
• Optional Interactive Neuro and Critical Care Procedural Workshops:
• Critical Care Procedures (CVC, arterial line, intubation/airway, bronchoscopy, tracheostomy) — Philip Lowman, M.D.; Levi Howard, D.O.; Christan Santos, APRN, D.N.P.; Joshua Propst, PA-C.; Quintin Quinones, M.D., Ph.D.; Leslie Simon, D.O.; Nader Amini, M.D.; Mohamad Chymmasni (Tuscany Salon A)
• Neuro/neurosurgical Procedures: EVD and CSF Irrigation Techniques, Neurosurgical Training with Simulators — Saif Salman, M.B.B.S., Nick Brandmeir, M.D.; Giselle Coelho, M.D., Ph.D.; Amra Sakusic, M.D., Ph.D. (Tuscany Salon B)
• Prehospital Emergency Stabilization: VR Haptics Thoracostomy, Hemorrhage, and Escharotomy — Madison Quinn, Justin Welzien, Joshua Losch, Aaron Skolnik, M.D. (Tuscany Salon C)
• Ventilator Workshop — Jeffrey Garland, M.D., Joseph Shiber, M.D., Matt Hendrickson, R.T. (Tuscany Salon G)
• Pharmacotherapy Workshop Moderators: Mikaela M. Hofer, PharmD, RPh, BCPS, BCCP; Daniel A. Jackson, Pharm.D., R.Ph.; Alejandro A. Rabinstein, M.D.
  Topics include Anticoagulation Pearls for Neurology Critical Care, Reversal of Anticoagulation in Intracranial Emergencies, Osmolar Therapy, and Antiepileptic Medications.
• ICU EEG Workshop and Case-Based Debates Moderated by Brin Freund, M.D., Nidhi Kapoor, M.D., Badria Munir, M.B.B.S.
• Transforming Critical Care Keynote: Brain-Injury and Inflammation — Thomas Bleck, M.D.
• CODE ICH: A Call to Action — W. David Freeman, M.D.
• Revolutionizing Neurologic Care: The Therapeutic Potential of Active CSF Exchange — Nicholas Brandmeir, M.D.
• Neuroimaging Review: ABC’s of Hemorrhage Volumetrics — Johnny Sandhu, M.D., and Dinesh Rao, M.D.
• Neuromuscular Emergencies: A Practical Approach — Chris Kramer, M.D.
• Update on Coma & Disorders of Consciousness — J. Brent Peel, M.D.
• A Practical and Case-Based Approach to Encephalopathic ICU Patients — Alejandro Rabinstein, M.D.
• Lunch & Learn: Case-Based Diagnosis and Treatment of Neuroimmunologic Disorders in the ICU and Update on the NIH ExTINGUISH Trial (Anti-NMDAR Encephalitis) — Moderator: Alejandro Rabinstein, M.D.; Speakers: Alfonso (Sebastian) S. Lopez Chiriboga, M.D., Gregory (Gregg) S. Day, M.D.
• Cross-Fire Sessions covering Ethical Situations and Practicalities in Neurocritical Care — Kimm McPhearson, D.O., Thomas Bleck, M.D., Keith Dombrowski, M.D., Khalid Hanafy, M.D., Ph.D., Marc Babi, M.D., Ph.D., J. Brent Peel, M.D.
• Neuro/neurosurgical Procedure Workshop: EVD and Bolt Placement (manikins) — Saif Salman, Vin Shen Ban, M.B.B.S., Giselle Coelho, M.D., Ph.D., John E Cebak, D.O., Ph.D., Selby Chen, M.D.
• Electronic Lightning ePosters #2
• Rapid Approaches to the Declining Neuro Patient covering airway, coma, stroke subtypes, intracranial hypertension, seizure management, meningitis, encephalitis, and roundtable discussion — Faculty includes Charles Graham, M.D., Michael Mohseni, M.D., Amanda Tomlinson, DNP, APRN, Ashley Lorimer, M.D., Courtney L James, M.D., Jesse St Clair IV, M.D., A. Layton White, PA-C, Wendy Camp, PA-C, Morgan Zegers, D.O.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Define common neurological and neurosurgical emergencies
• Review updates in best practices of neuro/neurosurgical critical care
• Outline strategies for best practice and evidence-based medicine updates in neuro-critical care
• Discuss pathophysiologic management of neurocritical care conditions
• Review the approach to diagnosis of basic and advanced neurocritical care conditions and diseases

Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.

Speakers

The 11th Annual Neuro and Intensive Care course features expert facilitators and faculty from multiple specialties relevant to neurocritical care, neurology, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, and critical care. Presentations and workshops are led by specialists committed to advancing clinical expertise and evidence-based practice. This includes physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and therapists.

The course is sponsored by Mayo Clinic and is designed as CME-aligned learning to support knowledge reinforcement and exam preparation in neurocritical care.

Target Audience

This course is intended for medical professionals trained in neurology, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, critical care medicine, neurocritical care, pulmonary and critical care medicine, and anesthesia. Advanced practice registered nurses (ARNPs), physician assistants (PAs), paramedics/EMS personnel, pharmacists, as well as physical, occupational, and speech therapists involved in the care of patients with neurological emergencies will also find this activity relevant.

Why This Topic Matters

The 11th Annual Neuro and Intensive Care: Review, Workshops, and Controversies 2025 addresses critical updates and complex challenges faced in neurocritical care, a subspecialty essential for managing patients with severe neurological conditions. This course enhances clinical proficiency and decision-making in complex neuro and intensive care scenarios.

Provided by MedHub Central, this program offers sustained access to expert insights and practical workshops, facilitating ongoing professional development and fostering evidence-based practice in neurology and critical care specialties.