New Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus (NORSE)

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New Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus (NORSE)

I wanted to let you know about a website for patients and families experiencing New Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus (NORSE) called http://www.norseinstitute.org/. This is a privately funded organization that includes some value resources including an example of a diagnostic algorithm (might look familiar to those of you who’ve seen a similar one from a few years ago!) and patient resources including …….

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Point of Care Ultrasound for Critical Care Advanced Practice Providers: Meeting a Critical Standard of Care at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center

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Point of Care Ultrasound for Critical Care Advanced Practice Providers: Meeting a Critical Standard of Care at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Advanced practice providers (APPs) are a growing part of the critical care team and play a crucial role in the care of approximately 6 million patients admitted to intensive care units annually [1]. Multiple studies support the quality care that advanced practice provide in these settings [2] and it is imperative that APPs continue to meet standards of care in these settings. This includes staying up-to-date on technology guiding practice change including Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS).

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