Neurointensive care looks after patients whose brain or nerves need close watching, such as after a stroke, a bleed in the brain, a head injury, repeated seizures or a brain infection. These patients may be drowsy, find it difficult to speak or move, or need help with breathing, and careful observation makes a real difference.

A critical care specialist in Mumbai at Apex checks alertness, pupil response, limb movement, blood pressure and oxygen levels at regular intervals and works with the neurology and neurosurgery teams on treatment. The aim is to protect the brain, keep blood pressure and oxygen in a safe range and prevent complications.

Possible concerns include breathing difficulty, food or saliva entering the lungs, pressure sores and clots from lying still. The team watches for these and takes steps to prevent them.

Apex provides neurological critical care for patients assessed as suitable:

• Stroke and Brain Bleed Care: Apex monitors and stabilises patients in the first few days.
• Seizure Management: Apex controls repeated seizures and looks for the cause.
• Airway and Breathing Support: Apex supports breathing in patients with a low level of alertness.