What is Neurocritical Care?

Neurocritical care is the intensive care for patients with life-threatening neurosurgical and neurological illnesses such as bleeding in or around the brain (SAH – subarachnoid hemorrhage, ICH – intracerebral hemorrhage, SDH – subdural hemorrhage, IVH – intraventricular hemorrhage), a massive stroke, brain tumors, status epilepticus, brain trauma, nerve and muscle diseases (MG -Myasthenia gravis, GBS – Guillain-Barre Syndrome), spinal cord emergencies and the cardiopulmonary complications of traumatic brain injury. Neurocritical care bridges care between the central nervous and other organ systems during critical illness. Neurocritical care units specialize in managing the needs of such critically ill patients. Looking for the best neurocritical care in Guntur, look no further Dr. Raos hospital is the best, and Dr. Rao is the best neurointensivist, the best neurosurgeon.

The 20-bed unit provides state-of-the-art imaging technologies and specialized patient care.

We offer care for patients with:

1. Hemorrhages

2. Ischemic Stroke

3. TBI – Traumatic brain injury

4. Spinal cord injury

5. Status epilepticus

6. Encephalitis

7. Meningitis

8. Neuromuscular disorders – Myasthenia gravis, GB syndrome

9. Respiratory or blood pressure issues due to neurological disorders

9. Sepsis, hypotension, or other medical complications combined with neurological, neurosurgical, or orthopedic problems

Neurocritical care is a multi-disciplinary collaboration and consists of 

1. Neurointensivists:

2. Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

3. Rehabilitation Professionals: PT – physical therapists, OT – occupational therapists, and SLP -speech-language pathologists.

4. Neurosurgeons:

5. Housestaff

6. Social Workers

7. Interventional/Endovascular Physicians:

8. Pharmacists

9. Respiratory therapists (RTs)

10. Social workers Medical complications – pneumonia,

Monitoring Your Recovery

As you stabilize and no longer require the intense level of care of the NNICU, you’re often transferred to another bed on the same floor. This intermediate care unit is a “step-down” unit where the level of care still exceeds that offered in the traditional inpatient setting. Looking for the best neurocritical care in Guntur, look no further Dr. Raos hospital is the best, and Dr. Rao is the best neurointensivist, the best neurosurgeon. Contact us at 9010056444 or 9010057444 for an appointment and the best possible care.