ER Basics for Rookies

Neurological emergencies demand rapid recognition and precise action. In this section, rookie emergency physicians will find simplified guides on acute ischemic stroke protocols, door-to-needle time goals for thrombolysis, thrombectomy eligibility, and TIA vs stroke differentiation. You’ll also learn step-by-step algorithms for status epilepticus, red flag approaches to headache, and ED management of intracranial hemorrhage, Guillain-Barré syndrome, and spinal cord compression. Each article is practical, evidence-based, and designed to help residents make confident, time-sensitive decisions at the bedside.