Welcome back to Dr. VG’s Handbook of Emergency Medicine Podcast! I’m Dr. Vishal Gabale, and today, we’re tackling Neurological Emergencies—where early recognition and timely intervention can prevent permanent disability and save lives.
In neurology, minutes matter—whether it’s a stroke, seizure, or increased ICP, acting fast is critical.
In this episode, we’ll cover:
✅ Acute Ischemic & Hemorrhagic Stroke – Thrombolysis & thrombectomy guidelines and BP control.
✅ Seizures & Status Epilepticus – First-line, second-line, and refractory treatment options.
✅ Meningitis & Encephalitis – When to LP, empiric antibiotics, and recognizing red flags.
✅ Raised ICP & Herniation Syndromes – How to detect and manage brain herniation early.
✅ Guillain-Barré & Myasthenic Crisis – Rapid diagnosis and ventilatory support strategies.
I’ll break it down with real-world cases, stepwise protocols, and high-yield clinical pearls so you can confidently manage neurological emergencies in the ER.
