Neurology/Neurosurgery

Specialty	Neurology/Neurosurgery
Hospital Department	Neuro Intensive Care Unit-an 8 bed Intensive Care Unit specializing in critical care of patients with Neurological Disorders and patients requiring Neurosurgery
Contact Person	Rusty Maraman, RN, BS Nurse Manager-Neuro ICU (205) 592-5168 Rusty_Maraman@chs.net
Service/Procedure	Neurology/Neurosurgery
How it Works/ What it is	Trinity Medical Center offers a complete line of Neurology and Neurosurgical services. Examples include, but are not limited to: Diagnosis and treatment of acute ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke Peri-operative care of patients requiring neurosurgical intervention Diagnosis and treatment of seizure disorders Diagnosis and treatment of patients with acute altered sensorium where neurologic deterioration or depression is likely Diagnosis and treatment of acute inflammation of the meninges or brain with neurologic depression Diagnosis and treatment of progressive neuromuscular dysfunction
Benefit to Patient	The patient is admitted under the care of a Neurologist who will direct their care during their hospitalization. Neurosurgery is consulted as needed.  Care is provided by Registered Nurses with specialized training in neurological disorders.  This ensures a specialized continuity of care in order to maximize patient outcomes.
Benefit to Referring Physician	Enables the referring physician to have the patient gain access to a range of services and specialization that is not available at some facilities

 

Telephone Transmitted Electroencephalogram

Specialty	Neurology
Hospital Department	Neuroscience Lab
Contact Person	Debra Strahan, Manager 205-592-1372 office Debra.Strahan@triadhospitals.com
Service/Procedure	Telephone Transmitted Electroencephalogram (EEG)
How it Works/ What it is	The EEG is transmitted via telephone lines from a remote transmitting site to Triad’s Neuroscience Lab where the EEG is received and interpreted by one of our neurologists.  A pediatric Neurologist is on standby for the interpretation of pediatric/neonate EEGs.  A report is sent to the transmitting site within 24 hours, under normal circumstances.
Benefit to Patient	An EEG can be obtained within a facility that does not have an existing Neurologist or EEG Lab.  The submitting techs are trained by qualified personnel from the receiving site.  This  results in a quicker diagnosis and the patient can have a quality study performed without excessive traveling.
Benefit to Referring Physician	An inpatient or outpatient telephonic EEG can be scheduled and performed in a timely manner with the report being delivered, usually within a 24 hour period.  Again, this results in quicker diagnosis and subsequent management of care.