Program

 

Scientific programme, Friday, October 23rd, 2009 (9-4pm)

O9:00 Introduction Ph. Jorens - Belgium

Pathophysiology

O9:25 Systemic consequences of neurological disorders M. Smith - United Kingdom
09.45 The neurological control of breathing M. Ranieri - Italy
10.05 Glucose and the nervous system: a delicate balance G. Van den Berghe - Belgium

 

10.25

 

Break

Diagnosis

10.45 An update on neuroimaging in acute neurological disorders

P. Parizel - Belgium

11.05 How should we monitor brain function in the ICU? A. Gupta - United Kingdom
11.25 The changing spectrum of coma S. Laureys - Belgium
11.45 Sleep well in the ICU A. Thille - France

 

12.05

 

Lunch

Innovative treatment

13.20 How to treat agitation and delirium in the ICU? JC. Chevrolet - Switzerland
13.40 Endovascular treatment of ruptured intracranial aneurysms M. Voormolen - Belgium
14.00

Neurological emergencies in children: really diff erent from the adult?

RC. Tasker - United Kingdom
14.20 Hypothermia for brain disorders N. Stocchetti - Italy

 

14:40

 

Break

Ethical issues

15.00 Pain management G. Hans - Belgium
15.20 The quality of life after the ICU… D. Vandijck - Belgium
15.40 The diagnosis of brain death: time for reappraisal? WF. Haupt - Germany