The Neurotrauma Treatment Simulation Center (NTSC) 2023 represented a chance for worldwide participants to delve into the intricacies of multidisciplinary neurotraumatology through a 5-day intensive hands-on experience in Vienna, Austria. The NTSC experience aims to bring together specialists of multiple backgrounds dedicated to shifting the treatment paradigm – from short-term focus to long-term follow-up.
The following series entitled “The NTSC 2023 Experience” brings to light the stories and opinions of the participants who attended this year’s edition, to offer insight and perspective on the program as well as on the needs in neurotrauma research and care.
Interview with Nasathapot Namphol, Neurologist, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Thailand
1. What is your background and focus in your practice?
Neurologist and neuro-interventionist focusing on ischemic stroke.
2. What are the main challenges in the treatment and prevention of neurotrauma in your country? What do you think needs to be changed?
No dedicated organization provides proper treatment for all trauma patients. Many miss the opportunity for treatment due to financial status. Pre-hospital treatment needs to be reorganized including paramedics and proper transportation to the institution with facilities for each patient.
3. What makes a ‘’best-practice’’ example from your institution in terms of neurotrauma management that might be replicated in other institutions or countries?
Organizing training in the simulation center for every new emergency and surgery resident.
4. What are some gaps in neurotrauma research that should be addressed and prioritized?
Effectiveness and safety of early neuromodulation during acute trauma care including medical and intervention.
5. How familiar are you with the Academy of Multidisciplinary Neurotraumatology (AMN) and have you participated in any of the AMN Congresses?
No.
6. Is the management of neurotrauma enhanced by national guidelines in your country? Do you consider necessary a more systematic approach? How can AMN help in this respect?
National guidelines are adapted in each hospital due to limitations in resources of the hospital setting. A systematic approach should be focusing based on the most effective and applicable management to the country. AMN could help as a consultant in which field should be focusing due to limited resources.
7. The Academy of Multidisciplinary Neurotraumatology (AMN) is working on setting up the stage for a new guideline, in partnership with several affiliated societies. What do you consider priority topics to be addressed by these guidelines?
The primary role of trauma treatment in each specialty in the trauma center.
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