Questions surround Kyle Okposo’s health problem

Kyle Okposo’s admittance to the neuro intensive-care unit in Buffalo General Medical Center created concern in the Sabres’ dressing room and around the hockey world. It also raised questions, including how serious is the former Islander’s situation and what exactly is a neuro ICU?

Here is general information not specific to Okposo.

The Sabres, who must abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the NHL’s collective- bargaining agreement, have said only that he is under the care of their doctors while dealing with symptoms of an illness.

Q: What is a neuro ICU?

A neuro intensive-care unit comprises an area of the hospital devoted to a team of specially trained…