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The information you really need! This title in the Essentials of Anesthesia and Critical Care series presents core clinical neuroanesthesia and neurointesive care knowledge in a practical, user-friendly format. A manageable size and affordable price makes this an ideal purchase for every clinician who would like an economical yet dependable resource in this specialty. Provides the key neuroanesthesia and neurointensive care information you need from authorities you trust. Uses a concise, user-friendly format to help you locate answers quickly. Features key points boxes in each chapter to help you quickly access the most crucial information. Includes annotated references that guide you to the most relevant additional resources. Features a compact size and clinical emphasis that facilitates and enhances bedside patient care. Contains the authoritative guidance of larger reference books without the expense.

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Author:   Arun K. Gupta (Macintosh Professor of Anesthesiology, Consultant in Neurointensive Care, Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK) ,  Adrian W. Gelb (Professor, Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier Health Sciences
Imprint:   W B Saunders Co Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.520kg
ISBN:  

9781416046530

ISBN 10:   1416046534
Pages:   368
Publication Date:   15 August 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

ANATOMY 1. Structure and Function 2. Cerebral Circulation PHYSIOLOGY 3. Cerebral Blood Flow and its Control 4. Intracranial Pressure 5. Cerebral Metabolism 6. Cerebral Ischemia 7. Neuroprotection PHARMACOLOGY 8. Intravenous Induction Agents 9. Inhalation Agents 10. Opioids and Adjuvants 11. Anticonvulsant NEUROANESTHESIA 12. Preoperative Evaluation 13. Basic Concepts of Neuroimaging 14. Surgical approaches and positioning 15. Craniotomy for Supratentorial Space Occupying Lesions 16. Craniotomy for Vascular Lesions 17. Craniotomy for Posterior Fossa Lesions 18. Anesthesia for Epilepsy Surgery 19. Awake Craniotomy 20. Stereotactic Surgery 21. Pituitary Surgery 22. Anesthesia for Head Injury 23. Anesthesia for Spinal Surgery 24. Airway Management 25. Carotid Endarterectomy 26. Anesthesia for Neuroradiology 27. Anesthesia & Sedation for Imaging outside OR 28. Anesthesia for Pediatric Neurosurgery 29. Anesthesia for Pediatric Neurotrauma 30. Recovery/PACU NEUROINTENSIVE CARE 31. Spinal Cord Trauma 32. Head Injury: Initial Resuscitation and Transfer 33. Head Injury: ICU Management 34. Subarachnoid Hemorrhage 35. Fluid Management 36. Electrolyte Disorders 37. Status Epilepticus 38. Brain Stem Death MONITORING 39. ICP 40. Jugular Bulb Oxygenation 41. Tissue oxygenation 42. Microdialysis 43. Evoked Potentials 44. EEG and Cerebral Function Monitoring 45 Measurement of CBF including TransCranial Doppler MISCELLANEOUS 46. Neuromuscular Disorders 47. Neuroanesthesia in Pregnancy CASE SCENARIOS with Discussion

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