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At a comprehensive stroke center in Covington, Louisiana, Robyn Nakamura, RN, CCRN, cared for neurosurgery and stroke patients in critical care. She covers neurological conditions for Biology Insights and still works per-diem hospital shifts.

Anterior Circulation Stroke: Symptoms, Causes, and Recovery Brain & Nerves
Apraxia vs. Ataxia: Key Differences in Movement Disorders Brain & Nerves
What Is a Large Vessel Occlusion Stroke?Brain & Nerves
Spinal Meningioma: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Cancer
What Is True Regarding the Definition of Brain Death?Brain & Nerves
Cortical Lesion: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Management Brain & Nerves
What Is the Stroke Coma Survival Rate?Brain & Nerves
The Medical Meaning of Brisk Pupils and What It Shows Tests
What Is a Benefit of Surgical Clipping for an Aneurysm?Procedures
What Is an Intracranial Pressure Monitor and Why Is It Used?Procedures
What Does It Mean to Be Neurologically Intact?Brain & Nerves
Dura of the Brain: Anatomy, Function, and Conditions Brain & Nerves
Cerebral Vasospasm: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Brain & Nerves
Fever After Stroke: Why It’s a Concern and What To Do Brain & Nerves
What Is Pupil Response and What Does It Indicate?Eyes & ENT
What Is a Cerebral Thrombectomy and How Does It Work?Procedures
Ischemic Encephalopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Brain & Nerves
Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Treatment Guidelines for Care Brain & Nerves
Thromboembolic Stroke: Causes, Signs, and Treatment Brain & Nerves
What Is IV tPA and How Is It Used to Treat Strokes?Drugs
Childhood Stroke: Causes, Signs, and What to Expect Kids
How IVIG Is Used to Treat Guillain-Barré Syndrome Drugs
Neurological Deficits: Causes, Types, Diagnosis & Treatment Brain & Nerves
Lobar ICH: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Brain & Nerves
Brain Death vs. Coma: What Are the Key Differences?Brain & Nerves
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Dementia: Symptoms & Treatment Brain & Nerves
What Is the Cavernous Malformation Death Rate?Brain & Nerves
Spinal Cord Compression MRI: What Does It Show?Tests
What Determines the Brain Biopsy Survival Rate?Tests
Hydrocephalus Ultrasound: Diagnosis and Next Steps Tests