Procedures and Protocols in the Neurocritical Care Unit

Niraj Arora, MDAssistant ProfessorUniversity of MissouriDepartment of NeurologyColumbia, MO 65212Dr. Niraj Arora joined University of Missouri in July 2018. As a neurologist practicing on the neurocritical care service line, Dr. Arora is actively interested in treating patients who suffer from traumatic brain injury, stroke, epilepsy and/or neuromuscular disorders. His research interests include nutrition in the acute brain injury patients, use of transcranial doppler in the neuroscience ICU, role of platelet dysfunction in acute brain injury. He is currently involved in multiple research projects and proposals at the University and is highly interested in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows at the University.

• Procedure Skills:Vascular access: Peripheral, Central, Pulmonary Artery, ArterialAirway access: Endotracheal Intubation, Laryngeal Airway, Direct laryngoscopy,Bronchoscopy,Percutaneous Tracheostomy, CricothyroidotomyIntracranial Access: Camino, External Ventricular Drain, Licox, Intraventricular drug administration, Subdural drain placementThoracic Access: Thoracocentesis, Chest tube insertion, PericardiocentesisAbdominal Access: ParacentesisSpinal Access: Lumbar puncture, Intrathecal drug administrationUltrasound Skills: Transcranial Doppler, Vascular, Abdominal, Cardiac, Lung Protocols:Sedation ManagementIntracranial Pressure ManagementSepsisTemperature ModulationStatus EpilepticusMechanical Ventilation and Ventilator WeaningPercutaneous Tracheostomy CareHemodynamic MonitoringVasospasm in SAHEndotracheal IntubationPhenobarbitalDiabetic KetoacidosisElectrolyte managementPlasmapheresis and Intravenous Immunoglobulin