Stefan W Koester, Kavelin Rumalla, Joshua S Catapano, Samuel R Sorkhi, Varun Mahadevan, Gregory P Devine, Anant Naik, Ethan A Winkler, Robert F Rudy, Jacob F Baranoski, Tyler S Cole, Christopher S Graffeo, Visish M Srinivasan, Ruchira M Jha, Ashutosh P Jadhav, Andrew F Ducruet, Felipe C Albuquerque, Michael T Lawton
BACKGROUND: Disorders of consciousness impair early recovery after aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH). Modafinil, a wakefulness-promoting agent, is efficacious for treating fatigue in stroke survivors, but data pertaining to its use in the acute setting are scarce. This study sought to assess the effects of modafinil use on mental status after aSAH. METHODS: Modafinil timing and dosage, neurological examination, intubation status, and physical and occupational therapy participation were documented...
February 15, 2024: World Neurosurgery