Neuro Trauma
The region's destination for the most advanced neurocritical care.
When a complex injury or illness of the brain or spine occurs, the diagnosis, treatment and caring support you or someone you care about receive, is crucial. That’s why our team of neuro, surgical, and trauma specialists work together to provide enhanced care for the most complex neurologic cases. So patients don’t have to leave the state when time is critical.
Complex neurological conditions can be life-altering for you and your family. Helping you navigate the path ahead, our multi-specialty team of neurocritical care experts and staff provide treatment for a variety of conditions, including:
- Acute ischemic stroke
- Aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
- Intracerebral hemorrhage and intraventricular hemorrhage
- Traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries
- Brain tumors
- Recovering from neurological surgeries and/or complex ear, nose, and throat procedures
- Guillain-Barré syndrome, meningitis, and encephalitis
- Status Epilepticus
- Anoxic brain injury
Patient Care:
Our state-of-the-art Neuro, Surgical, Trauma ICU and Stepdown Unit is the first of its kind in the Treasure Valley. Adding 35 critical care beds with amenities that allow more flexibility for care providers and improved comfort for patients and their families – we’re providing critical care that keeps patients close to home, here in Idaho.
Our patients receive care from several specialists, including:
- Idaho’s first fellowship trained, board certified neuro intensivist
- Surgical Intensivists
- Trauma Surgeons
- Neurosurgeons
- Pulmonary critical care physicians
- Neurocritical care physicians
- Specially trained Neuro ICU nurses
- Radiologists
Designation and Accreditation
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center has been designated as a North American Skull Base Society Multidisciplinary Team of Distinction.
Patient Stories
"Martini olive on a stick"
A young man thought his nail gun simply backfired. What he would soon find out would change everything.
"The hole in the side of my head"
When a 600 pound aerator with 6 inch prongs fell on a young man’s skull, several life-saving procedures ensued.
"Off to brain surgery"
A NICU nurse and mother of four experiences several stroked during a routine jiu-jitsu maneuver.
“He saved my life”
A talented skier hits a backflip jump that resulted in a serious spinal injury that nearly took his life.
“I want to provide the care I received”
A young man’s journey from being our neurocritical care patient, to becoming an RN on our neuro ICU and stepdown unit.
Are You a Skilled Nurse?
Pioneer with us. Be part of our innovative team and help expand the frontiers of neurocritical care in Idaho. We are always looking for skilled nurses to work alongside the state's first fellowship trained, board certified neurointensivist in this next-level, neuro-specific unit. Learn more.