Patient Education

Below you will find various resources that can help you understand your current diagnosis and care, as well as how to continue your care as you transition from the hospital to home.


Anatomy of the Brain (click here)

Anatomy of the Spine (click here)


Stroke

What is Ischemic Stroke? (click here)

What is Hemorrhagic Stroke? (click here)

What is a Thalamic Stroke? (click here)

Blood Pressure and Stroke Link (click here)

Mood Swings and Depression after Stroke (click here)

Dysarthria - Improving Your Speech (click here)

Aphasia - Improving Communication (click here)

Preparing Your Home After Stroke (click here)

Stroke Self-Care (click here)


Brain Aneurysm

What is a Brain Aneurysm? (click here)

Bleeding Brain Aneurysm (click here)

What is a Subarachnoid Hemorrhage? (click here)

Surgery for a Brain Aneurysm (click here)


Brain Tumors

What are Brain Tumors? (click here)

Who will you meet and common terms? (click here)

Surgery for Brain Tumors (click here)

Biopsy for Brain Tumors (click here)


Seizures and Epilepsy

Diagnosing Epilepsy (click here)

Treating Epilepsy - Medications (click here)

Safety During a Seizure (click here)


Spine Injury

What is a Spinal Cord Injury? (click here)

Spinal Fusion (click here)

Laminectomy (click here)


Subdural Hematoma

What is a Subdural Hematoma? (click here)

What is a Burr Hole Procedure? (click here)


Common Procedures Performed in the Neurosciences ICU

Arterial Line (click here)

Bronchoscopy (click here)

Central Line (click here)

Electroencephalogram (EEG) (click here)

External Ventricular Drain (EVD) (click here)

Lumbar Drain (click here)

Lumbar Puncture (LP or Spinal Tap) (click here)

Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt (VP Shunt) (click here)