This interview was recorded duringNeurotrauma Treatment Simulation Center (NTSC), Vienna, April 16-21, 2023
Interviewee: Dr. Julia Flechsenhar, Neurologist at Klinik Floridsdorf
Interviewer: Diana Chira
Dr. Flechsenhar, who specializes in acute Neurology and neurorehabilitation, provided valuable insights into the critical challenges within the field of neurotrauma. One prominent issue she highlighted was the need for multidisciplinary teams in most healthcare institutions. Additionally, she shared an intriguing case from her professional experience that involved a complex neurotrauma patient requiring a collaborative effort from both neurological and orthopedic specialists. This case served as a powerful illustration of the significance of interdisciplinary cooperation.
Furthermore, Dr. Flechsenhar addressed the impact of limited intensive care experience among medical practitioners working in neurotrauma. She emphasized the need to enhance physicians’ expertise in intensive care to improve patient outcomes in this specialized area.
During the interview, the discussion also approached the importance of guidelines, particularly focusing on the AMN Guidelines which are being developed. Dr. Flechsenhar provided her insights on the topics that should receive priority within these guidelines and explored the potential of establishing an educational framework to foster the growth of new specializations, such as neurotrauma experts.
For more information about NTSC 2023, visit: https://brain-amn.org/event/ntsc-2023/
For additional insights from the NTSC 2023 faculty and previous participants, we invite you to explore the diverse perspectives available at:
- NTSC 2023 Interview Series | Dr. Agata Andrzejewska, Clinical Hospital, Szczecin, Poland
- NTSC 2023 Interview Series | Prof. Helmut Trimmel, Landeskrankenhaus Wiener Neustadt
- NTSC Interview Series 2023 | Dr. Vera Wohlgenannt, AUVA Rehabilitationszentrum Meidling
We kindly invite you to browse our Interview category https://brain-amn.org/category/interviews/.
For sure you will find a cluster of informative discussions with different specialists in the field of neurotrauma.
