What is ENLS ?
Certification and training in ENLS is hosted by the Neurocritical Care Society ( NCS ). Emergency Neurological Life Support ( ENLS ) was created upon the principle that efficient and appropriate management of the early stages of a neurologic emergency has substantial impact on patient outcome . Despite an appreciation for this association , the medical community had not historically had standardized approaches to neurologic injuries similar to those developed for trauma and cardiac arrest .
The inconsistencies in the methodologies of neurologic resuscitation have been further multiplied by the diversity of expertise of individuals who participate in the initial care of these patients . Few of these providers possess specific training in the neurosciences and , therefore , may struggle to deliver care focused on the neurologic needs of the patient . ENLS was designed to focus on the fundamentals of acute management of patients suffering a range of neurologic emergencies . The treatment algorithms were devised to be simple , able to be administered across a spectrum of care environments , and clinically applicable for medical care givers of a variety of backgrounds .
Participants in the ENLS program undergo an educational experience that possesses a common set of objectives . Each module is built around a central treatment algorithm intended to effectively and efficiently guide the provider through the essential early steps of care . Checklists are provided to ensure consistent and timely completion of crucial tasks . Significant emphasis is placed on instructive and concise communication among team members , particularly during transition to a new care environment . While competency for ENLS materials is assessed by a post-course examination , the educational benefit of the course is intended to be longitudinal . Participants retain access to module manuscripts , algorithms , presentations , and instructional videos throughout the duration of their two-year certification . Given the breadth and detail of the materials , users are encouraged to revisit the ENLS website to access reference resources .
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