Failure to Obtain Urgent Arterial Imaging in Acute Third Nerve Palsies.

Jennifer E ChungRichard M SchroederBradley WilsonGregory P Van StavernLeanne Stunkel

Published in: Journal of neuro-ophthalmology : the official journal of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (2022)

Third nerve palsies were typically identified correctly, but referring providers failed to recognize the urgency of arterial imaging to rule out an aneurysmal etiology. Raising awareness of the urgency of arterial imaging may improve patient safety.

Keyphrases

patient safety
high resolution
quality improvement
intensive care unit
peripheral nerve
mass spectrometry
mechanical ventilation