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Dr. Jonathan Mathews

Dr. Jonathan Mathews was a neurology fellow specializing in epileptology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He participated in Edward Pennington’s summer 2021 intracranial-pressure crisis and VP shunt placement. During surgery, Jonathan monitored Edward’s EEG and reported neurological changes to the operating team.

Career and Clinical Practice

Main article: Dr. Jonathan Mathews (Career and Legacy)

Jonathan worked in neurology and epileptology at Johns Hopkins. His clinical role included intraoperative EEG monitoring during Edward’s VP shunt surgery.

Edward Pennington’s Summer 2021 VP Shunt Surgery

Main article: Edward Pennington VP Shunt Surgery (Summer 2021) - Event

Jonathan joined Julia Weston and Eleanor Pennington when the medical team discussed shunt placement for Edward’s elevated intracranial pressure. During the operation, he monitored the EEG and called out the start of propofol and a brief intracranial-pressure spike accompanied by cortical irritation.

Professional Relationships

Edward and Eleanor Pennington

Jonathan participated in Edward’s neurological care and communicated intraoperative findings during the summer 2021 surgery. Eleanor knew him well enough to include him in the discussion of Edward’s treatment.

Julia Weston

Jonathan and Julia both participated in Edward’s crisis care. Julia ordered Edward’s admission, MRI, and intracranial-pressure evaluation; Jonathan’s role centered on the shunt discussion and intraoperative EEG monitoring.

Memorable Quotes

“Propofol starting… now.”

(Source: Edward Pennington VP Shunt Surgery (Summer 2021) - Event; Jonathan beginning intraoperative EEG monitoring during induction)

“ICP spike. A brief one. Cortical wave looks irritated—he’s reacting.”

(Source: Edward Pennington VP Shunt Surgery (Summer 2021) - Event; Jonathan reporting an intraoperative EEG change)

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