Neurological Updates in Neurocritical Care

Dear Colleagues,

Neurocritical care is a developing multidisciplinary field that combines neurology, critical care, and advanced therapies to enhance the management and outcomes of critically ill patients with acute neurological and neurosurgical disorders. Conditions such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, status epilepticus, central nervous system infections, and neurodegenerative crises require rapid, precise, and innovative approaches. Recent advancements in neurocritical care have significantly improved our understanding of these conditions, allowing clinicians and researchers to refine diagnostic, monitoring, and treatment strategies. Technological innovations such as advanced neuroimaging, multimodal neuromonitoring, and the integration of artificial intelligence have transformed our ability to assess and manage critically ill neurological patients. The emergence of biomarkers, neuroprotective agents, and individualized treatment protocols highlights the significance of personalized care in enhancing patient outcomes. Additionally, advancements in ventilatory strategies, temperature management, and hemodynamic optimization have changed the landscape of intensive care for neurological emergencies.

We invite submissions of high-quality original research, reviews, and case reports focusing on the latest developments and future directions in neurocritical care. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Innovations in neuroimaging and neuromonitoring techniques;
• Biomarkers in prognosis and therapeutic responses;
• Neuroprotective strategies and pharmacological advancements;
• Advances in stroke, traumatic brain injury, and seizure management;
• Artificial intelligence and machine learning in neurocritical care;
• Ethical considerations and quality-of-life outcomes;
• Brain death and organ donation;
• Anesthesia and neuro-anesthesia;
• Pain management.

Join us in exploring the cutting-edge trends and challenges that define this rapidly evolving field. Contribute to the collective effort of advancing knowledge and improving the standard of care for critically ill neurological patients.

Dr. Gabriele Melegari
Dr. Elisabetta Bertellini
Topic Editors