HOT TOPICS: Previewing the NCS 24th Annual Meeting With Lori Shutter

In this episode of the NCS Podcast Hot Topics series, host Eric Lawson, MD, speaks with NCS Vice President and Annual Meeting Planning Committee Chair Lori Shutter, MD, FNCS, for a preview of the NCS 24th Annual Meeting, taking place Oct. 20-23 in Seattle. Dr. Shutter discusses this year's theme, "Reaching New Heights: Advancing the Future of Neurocritical Care," and how it reflects the Society's continued growth and optimism about the future of the field. The conversation offers a look at expanded workshop offerings, including sessions on the essentials of neurocritical care, critical care procedures, point-of-care and neurofocused ultrasound, and informatics and big data. Dr. Shutter also previews keynote addresses from Walter Koroshetz, MD, and Lisa Meeks, PhD, along with sessions focused on clinical trials, physiology, pediatric neurocritical care, global health, professional development and sustainability in the ICU. Listeners will also learn about opportunities for first-time attendees and new members, the return of the leadership closing panel and an open brainstorming session focused on the Society's next major area of research. Dr. Shutter shares how attendee feedback shaped this year's program and offers advice for making the most of the meeting's concurrent sessions, networking opportunities and special events. The views expressed on the NCS Podcast are solely those of the host and guest and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or official positions of the Neurocritical Care Society.