The LINK-Lombardia NeuroIntensive care Network.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite serving over 10 million inhabitants, neurocritical care across the Lombardy region of Italy (from here on Lombardia) remains fragmented and insufficiently mapped, underscoring the need for a structured regional network. This study aimed to evaluate current resources and explore pathways for integration and development.

Methods

In 2024, along with other initiatives, a web-based survey was performed, focusing on hospitals with neurosurgical capabilities and intensive care units (ICUs) to identify variations in service delivery and adherence to evidence-based practices, guiding quality improvement across centers.

Results

Responses were obtained from 19 acute care hospitals with neurosurgical facilities within the regional health service. Ten hospitals

SUBMITTER: Guglielmi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12661755 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature