Abstract
The field of neurocritical care encompasses a broad range of neurological pathology and requires a multidisciplinary approach to provide the best patient care. At institutions across the country, physicians work alongside physician assistants and nurse practitioners to care for neurologically ill patients. This collaborative relationship serves to provide an ideal complement of specialized medical knowledge and experienced bedside care. For the purposes of this project, the term advanced practice clinician (APC) is used to encompass the commonly shared roles of physician assistants and nurse practitioners. APCs are effective in providing excellent care for the critically ill patient, including in the neuroscience ICU. The purpose of this project is to provide a practical resource for APCs engaging with the field of neurocritical care.
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White, J.L., Sheth, K.N. (2018). The Role of Advanced Practice Clinicians in the Neuroscience ICU. In: White, J., Sheth, K. (eds) Neurocritical Care for the Advanced Practice Clinician. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-48669-7_1
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