Specialized Inpatient Neurological Care in Thomas County
Archbold’s neurohospitalist program provides on-site availability
for urgent neurological evaluations and administration of time-sensitive
therapies for patients with neurological conditions that are admitted
to Archbold in Thomasville.
What Conditions Will a Neurohospitalist Treat?
Our Archbold neurohospitalists evaluate and treat a multitude of conditions
including:
Altered mental status
Acute stroke
Seizure disorders
Nervous system cancer
Headaches
Neuromuscular respiratory failure
They may also diagnose and co-manage patients with critical illness polyneuropathy/myopathy,
coma, or increased intracranial pressure. The scope of neurohospitalist
medicine encompasses the entire spectrum of inpatient care including the
prevention and management of medical, surgical, and psychiatric complications
of neurologic disease.
Neurohospitalists Treat Inpatient Conditions and Diseases
You may be treated evaluated or treated by a neurohospitalist if you experience
a sudden neurological illness that requires emergency medical attention
and a visit to the hospital’s Emergency Room.
Neurohospitalists may also oversee treatment while a patient is hospitalized
with any of the following conditions or symptoms:
Altered mental status
Stroke and TIA
Seizure disorders
Infections in the nervous system
Headaches and migraines
Spinal cord disorders
Neurodegenerative disorders
Nervous system cancer
Limb weakness or numbness
Vertigo
Inpatient Neurological Treatment at Archbold
If you are hospitalized for a neurological condition or seek medical care
in the emergency room for a sudden neurological illness or injury, your
neurohospitalist will likely ask you questions about your symptoms, perform
a neuro exam, and may also run a few
tests. Once your diagnosis is determined, your doctor may recommend treatment
that includes medication or a procedure to help treat the specific issues
that are causing you discomfort and pain.
For more information, call us today at 229.584.5590 or complete our online contact form.
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