Workshops

This hands-on workshop is designed to introduce participants to image acquisition methods, ultrasound techniques, and clinical applications of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) in neurocritical care. The workshop employs an interactive format, blending concise didactic sessions with practical, hands-on ultrasound skill stations. Under the guidance of expert faculty experienced in medical education, participants will immediately apply the concepts learned during the didactic sessions.

This workshop provides a hands-on credentialing opportunity for clinicians to learn and demonstrate the necessary processes for determining brain death as well as the appropriate techniques for communicating with fellow providers and patient families. A team of highly experienced clinicians will conduct a combination of didactic instruction, hands-on mannequin training, case scenarios and demonstrations of effective communication to guide proficiency in understanding the necessary steps to determine brain death. Instructors will cover all elements of the most recent 2023 AAN/AAP/SCCM/CNS brain death guidelines including step-by-step instructions and videos, with open dialogue for questions and answers. Attendees will have an opportunity to perform or observe various exam elements on a mannequin and receive instructor feedback. Case vignettes will guide participants through various fictional but realistic scenarios requiring participants’ assessment and recommendations through robust group discussion. The workshop will conclude with speakers providing a venue for participants to view and participate in mock family discussions to practice communication techniques. This workshop will be held off site, with more information to be announced.

Mechanical ventilation is a cornerstone of modern life support and a core competency of neurocritical care. This half-day workshop will provide the fundamentals of mechanical ventilation using hands-on and simulator-based sessions. Brief interactive lectures will complement case-based sessions covering basic respiratory physiology, the application, monitoring and troubleshooting of mechanical ventilation, patient-ventilator interactions, and weaning and liberation. Context-specific considerations such as ventilation in brain injury, spinal cord injury and ARDS will also be discussed. This is an introductory workshop and ideal attendees are fellows, physicians, advanced practice providers or nurses who want to acquire fundamental and detailed knowledge of the basic provision of mechanical ventilation in neurocritical care.

The objective of this workshop is to share the uses and applications of pupillometry and B4C devices, based on expertise, with nurses, trainees, fellows and rest of healthcare professionals, focusing on bedside patient routines, data analysis, and decision-making. Analytical methods of these devices will be explained as well as how to make a proper interpretation of system outputs. Likewise, clinical cases will be presented in order to encourage discussion among attendees on different neurological disorders and their assessment with the mentioned devices. This workshop will include a hands-on activity to go over the appropriate manipulations of these devices and will also include active attendee Q&A.

This workshop is aimed to prepare educators and instructors to effectively implement ENLS simulation for their training programs, with a focus on effective debriefing strategies. Participants will learn practical approaches to leverage existing resources, conduct meaningful debriefings, and engage interprofessional teams in simulation-based learning initiatives. Building from the Center for Medical Simulation’s work on “Debriefing with Good Judgement,” the workshop will provide an introduction to effective debriefing techniques. Participants will engage in interactive role-playing and peer feedback exercises specifically targeted at developing skills to manage challenging debriefing scenarios effectively. This workshop will provide insights into best practices for facilitating reflective discussions and addressing various challenges in debriefing, including navigating interactions with difficult learners, challenging debriefers, and co-debriefing scenarios. Hands-on practice will ensure that attendees leave equipped with the tools to foster an effective learning environment and enhance the educational impact of their simulation sessions. In addition, participants in this workshop will learn practical strategies for leveraging existing resources, conducting high-quality simulations in low-resource settings, and engaging interprofessional teams in ENLS training.

Designed for clinicians aiming to harness the full potential of neurocritical care data, this workshop includes real-world case studies from the broader research community. Whether you're an AI and data analytics novice or you’re looking to deepen your expertise, this workshop will provide practical insights and tools to tackle challenges with neurocritical care data. No prior programming experience is needed. Using interactive and collaborative Python Jupyter notebooks, we will walk workshop participants through a comprehensive suite of relevant neurocritical care analyses including, but not limited to  notebooks for 1) patient metadata access and harmonization, 2) data formats, conversion, and plotting, 3) data cleaning, regulatory and compliance, 4) cerebral autoregulation analysis, and 5) visualization and modeling. Through this workshop, we aim to equip clinicians with the necessary skills to leverage big data, foster a deeper understanding of data handling techniques specific to neurocritical care scenarios, create a collaborative learning environment where participants can share insights and best practices with colleagues, and empower clinicians to address their own neurocritical care data challenges confidently and efficiently.