Urgent Neurosurgeon Consultation


Original Date: 07/2025


Neurosurgical evaluation must occur within 30 minutes of request for the following:

  • Severe TBI (GCS less than 9) with evidence of intracranial trauma on CT Head
  • Moderate TBI (GCS 9-12) with evidence of potential intracranial mass lesion on CT Head
  • Neurologic deficit as a result of potential spinal cord injury
  • Trauma surgeon discretion

Additional Information

  • A resident or APP may act as a consultant as long as there is documented communication with the neurosurgery attending.
  • Consultation can be documented by the trauma surgeon/APP to be dated within 30 minutes of request (as long as there is documented communication with the neurosurgery attending).