How to Assess an Unconscious Neuro Patient Like a Neuro ICU Nurse

I'm Kati Kleber, MSN RN CCRN-K and I worked in a neurocritical care unit for 4.5 years. I was a charge nurse and preceptor. I recorded this video to give those of you floating to neuro or new to the area some practical tips because assessing an unconscious neurologically compromised patient is much different than assessing an awake neuro patient. This is me assessing my husband, who is clearly not unconscious. Please imagine there's a ventilator attached to him. *Please note, I am planning to record an updated version of this in the coming months* If you want a checklist of how to assess a CONSCIOUS neuro patient, click here: https://kleber-media-llc.ck.page/47b5... If you want more detailed instruction on the care of acute care neuro patients, check out my Neuro Nurse Crash Course here: https://freshrn.teachable.com/p/neuro... Check out the blog post here: https://www.freshrn.com/how-to-assess... All of the information on this channel and related social media platforms is for informational purposes only. It is meant to supplement, not replace, your existing knowledge. While patient scenarios may be discussed, identifying details have been changed to protect their privacy and ensure compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. You must always follow your facility’s policies, procedures, and protocols as well as be familiar with your respective State Board of Nursing and Standard of Care. Join my email list here: https://www.freshrn.com/ Click here for my podcast: https://www.freshrn.com/podcast Connect on social: Facebook:   / freshrn   Twitter:   / kati_kleber   Pinterest:   / neyeroll   Instagram:   / kati_kleber   LinkedIn:   / fresh-rn   TikTok:   / freshrn