Neurocritical Care Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
EEG EEG
Electroencephalogram; a test recording electrical activity in the brain, essential for detecting seizures in critically ill patients.
vasospasm
Narrowing of cerebral arteries that commonly occurs after subarachnoid hemorrhage, potentially causing stroke.
ventriculostomy
Surgical procedure to place a catheter into the brain's ventricular system for CSF drainage and ICP monitoring.
WFNS
World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies grading scale for subarachnoid hemorrhage severity based on GCS and focal de...
WLST
Withdrawal of life-sustaining therapy following decision to transition from curative to comfort care.