Pressure Matters: Mastering Vasoactive Infusions in Neurocritical Care Nursing

Pressure Matters: Mastering Vasoactive Infusions in Neurocritical Care Nursing is organized by Neurocritical Care Society (NCS) and will be held on May 07, 2026.

Description:
This session is designed to deepen the understanding of hemodynamic management in the acutely brain injured patient for the neurocritical care nurse. This presentation explores how targeted vasoactive strategies support cerebral perfusion, prevent secondary brain injury, and optimize patient outcomes.

Masterclass Objectives: 

1. Describe the principles of cerebral perfusion and how vasoactive infusions influence cerebral blood flow, autoregulation, and secondary brain injury.
2. Describe commonly used vasoctive agents in neurocritical care, including their mechanisms of action and safety considerations.
3. Discuss the application of vasoactive infusions in brain injured patients and monitoring implications for the neurocritical care nurse.