Acute External CSF Drainage Strategies in Adult Neurocritical Care: An International Survey (BDA Study)
The goal of our survey is to assess the current practices of CSF derivation strategies and management in acute brain injuries (particularly in subarachnoid hemorrage (SAH)) and gain data on the usage of lumbar drain techniques in such pathologies.
Duration: 15 minutes
Audience:
Restrict to Physicians
Contact:
Guillaume Plourde
Survey Closes: January 1, 2026
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Neurointensivist Perceptions Regarding Brain Blood Flow During In Situ Organ Preservation
This study seeks to ask experts with the greatest knowledge about brain blood flow and its connection to brain function about their perceptions of TA-NRP. By surveying and interviewing neurointensivists, we can better understand the gravity of concerns about restoration of blood flow and the possibility of brain function during TA-NRP, and how different elements of TA-NRP protocols mediate these concerns. Our survey and interview data could potentially increase or decrease the urgency with which we must proceed to research studies of brain blood flow during TA-NRP, and would strengthen recommendations around how TA-NRP should be performed. Furthermore, this information should inform how Organ Procurment Organizations discuss TA-NRP with donor families when seeking authorization for organ donation.
Duration: 20 minutes
Audience:
Restrict to Physicians
Contact:
Brendan Parent
Survey Closes: January 1, 2026
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Alcohol Withdrawal Treatment Survey
Our overarching goal is to understand current physician management of severe alcohol withdrawal in hospitalized patients and to help guide development of a comparative effectiveness trial for the condition. We plan to survey toxicologists and intensivists. We are particularly interested in neuro-intensivists as their practice patterns may differ from other intensivists, perhaps due to differences in patient population, focus on clinical treatment of the brain, and other factors.
Participants will be chosen at random to receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card as a token of our appreciation. ~1 in 200 participants will receive a gift card.
Duration: 10 minutes
Audience:
Restrict to Physicians
Contact:
Laura Faiver
Survey Closes: January 1, 2026
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Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Use International Survey
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has become an increasingly valuable tool in critical care, providing intensivists with real-time diagnostic and procedural guidance at the bedside. While the utility of POCUS is well established, most of the available literature describing its use, training, and resource allocation has been limited to single regions, particularly the United States. Recent publications in Neurocritical Care Society journals have begun to characterize practice patterns and educational frameworks within the U.S., but there remains a paucity of data regarding how POCUS is applied internationally.
Understanding the global landscape is essential to identify disparities in access, training, and utilization that may impact patient care. Differences in institutional resources, educational infrastructure, and regional practice standards likely shape how POCUS is integrated into critical care practice around the world.
Duration: 3 minutes
Audience:
Restrict to Physicians, Restrict to APPs, Restrict to US users, Restrict to International users, Restrict to Trainees (fellows, residents, medical students)
Contact:
Brittany Kasturiarachi
Survey Closes: January 1, 2026
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POCUS Use in NCC Fellow Education
The aim of this study is to characterize current practices in point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) education within neurocritical care fellowship programs. Specifically, the survey seeks to (1) describe the availability and structure of ultrasound curricula, (2) assess expectations and perceived competence for fellows, and (3) identify gaps in training and resources across programs. The findings will help inform the development of standardized educational objectives and core competency metrics for POCUS training in neurocritical care fellowship programs.
Duration: 3-5 minutes
Audience:
Restrict to Physicians, Restrict to the NCC Fellowship Program Leadership Section
Contact:
Brittany Kasturiarachi
Survey Closes: January 1, 2026
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Survey on Management of Refractory and Super-Refractory Status Epilepticus
‘Refractory status epilepticus’ (RSE) is defined as persistent status epilepticus despite initial use of benzodiazepine and an additional appropriately dosed anti-seizure medication. “Super-refractory status epilepticus” (SRSE) is defined as status epilepticus persisting for > 24 hours while on anesthetics or recurring after 24 hours when anesthetic agents are attempted to wean off.
There is a paucity of high-quality evidence guiding the management of RSE and SRSE. Current clinical practices vary significantly across institutions and providers, especially in areas such as the timing and choice of anesthetic agents, use of adjunctive therapies, and EEG monitoring strategies. This survey aims to capture real-world clinical practice trends among specialists involved in the care of these patients.
Duration: 5-15 minutes
Audience:
Restrict to Physicians
Contact:
Muhammad Ubaid Hafeez
Survey Closes: February 1, 2026
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Sugammadex Use Beyond Anesthesia Settings: A National Practice Survey
It is now well understood that postoperative patients are frequently exposed to residual neuromuscular blockade (NMB) following surgical paralysis when appropriate monitoring and targeted antagonism are not applied. The costs and consequences of residual NMB in the postoperative period are substantial, including increased rates of pulmonary complications and unplanned ICU admissions [1–6]. Current practice guidelines therefore recommend quantitative monitoring of NMB after non-depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs) like rocuronium or vecuronium are administered, and full reversal of their effects with sugammadex prior to post-procedure extubation in most circumstances [7–9]. The purpose of this clinical practice survey research project is to quantify current perceptions and practice related to sugammadex use outside perioperative settings among healthcare providers serving critically ill patients in the U.S.
Duration: 10-15 minutes
Audience:
Restrict to US users
Contact:
Leslie Hamilton, PharmD
Survey Closes: February 1, 2026
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Ethical Challenges of AI Integration to Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Treatment in Neurocritical Care: Exploring Providers' Perceptions
Artificial intelligence (AI)-based prognostic tools are emerging in neurocritical care to assist decision-making in complex cases, particularly in the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment (WLST), such as prediction analysis, antibiotic choice, early identification of delirium, etc.[1] These tools can offer objective predictions regarding patient outcomes; however, their use raises significant ethical concerns, including issues of bias, transparency, and the potential impact on provider-patient communication and autonomy.[2] The ethical implications of AI use in WLST decisions remain poorly understood, leaving neurocritical care providers uncertain about balancing AI recommendations with patient-centered care. This project aims to explore the ethical challenges of AI use in WLST decision-making through provider perspectives, ethical analysis, and literature review. The findings will help inform future ethical guidelines and responsible AI integration into neurocritical care. This project aims to explore the ethical challenges of AI use in WLST decision-making through provider perspectives, ethical analysis, and literature review. The findings will help inform future ethical guidelines and responsible AI integration into neurocritical care.
Duration: 10 minutes
Audience:
All Members
Contact:
Lilian Maria Godeiro Coelho
Survey Closes: February 1, 2026
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