Published September 2018

This guideline aims to update the 1995 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) practice parameter on persistent vegetative state and the 2002 case definition on minimally conscious state (MCS) and provide care recommendations for patients with prolonged disorders of consciousness (DoC). Reaffirmed on J

Published September 2018

The aim of this guideline is to update the 1995 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) practice parameter on persistent vegetative state and the 2002 case definition for the minimally conscious state (MCS) by reviewing the literature on the diagnosis, natural history, prognosis, and treatment of disord

Published January 2003

The objective of this practice parameter was to review the evidence regarding antiepileptic drug (AED) prophylaxis in patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI) in order to make practice recommendations. Reaffirmed on October 19, 2024.

Published December 2015

We evaluated evidence for utility of shunting in idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) and for predictors of shunting effectiveness. Reaffirmed on July 12, 2024. The American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons affirm the educational content of

Published March 2013

This evidence-based guideline replaces the 1997 American Academy of Neurology (AAN) practice parameter on the management of sports concussion. It reviews the evidence published since 1955 regarding the evaluation and management of sports concussion in children, adolescents, and adults. Reaffirmed o

Published May 2017

Brain injury related to cardiac arrest is a major determinant of mortality and disability. Recently, interest in providing acute neuroprotective interventions has surged, intent on improving survival and independence of survivors. Reaffirmed on February 10, 2024. Endorsed by the Neurocritical Care

Published October 2023

This guideline provides recommendations on the evaluation of brain death/death by neurologic criteria for both children and adults. The recommendations cover (1) general principles for the BD/DNC evaluation, (2) qualifications to perform BD/DNC evaluations, (3) prerequisites for BD/DNC determination