Recommendations for the Management of Cerebral and Cerebellar Infarction with Swelling
Published: January 30, 2014
- Strokes with massive large cerebral territory involvement can progress to a critical illness that requires focused attention.
- Hospitals treating these patients need a high-level of care including physicians and nurses trained in the treatment of these patients as well as an ICU that is equipped to properly monitor these patients.
- Brain swelling leads to complications after stroke, poorer outcomes and increased mortality.
Supporting Materials
- Commentary: Cerebral Swelling: The Beginning of a Good Discussion by Babu G. Welch, MD, FAANS
- Top Things to Know: Recommendations for the Management of Cerebral and Cerebellar Infarction with Swelling
- Slide Set: Recommendations for the Management of Cerebral and Cerebellar Infarction with Swelling (PDF)