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Malignant MCA infarction — swelling, herniation risk, and escalation (Advanced clinician)
Advanced clinician course on malignant MCA syndrome: recognition, monitoring, ICU escalation triggers, and decompressive hemicraniectomy concepts (dose-free)
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Rapid neurologic deterioration is an emergency. Escalate to ICU/neurosurgery immediately per protocol.
What you'll learn
- Recognize large-territory infarction swelling risk
- Plan monitoring and escalation triggers
- Explain decompressive hemicraniectomy conceptually and time sensitivity
- Communicate prognosis and goals-of-care considerations
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