Overview

This updated and refined new edition is the only book to provide a comprehensive approach to the intensive care of neurologically injured patients from the emergency room and ICU through the operating room and post-surgical period. It reviews neuroanatomy, neuroradiology, and neurophysiology, examines the neurological problems most frequently seen in intensive care, and describes the various types of neurosurgery. General issues are discussed, such as cardiac care, fluids and electrolytes, nutrition, and monitoring as well as more specific conditions and complications including elevated intracranial pressure, seizures, and altered mental states.

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Author:   A Joseph Layon ,  Andrea Gabrielli ,  William A. Friedman
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Imprint:   Springer London Ltd
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 2014
Weight:   3.459kg
ISBN:  

9781447171478

ISBN 10:   1447171470
Pages:   988
Publication Date:   27 September 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Introduction.- Basic Neuroanatomy.- Basic Neuroradiology / Diagnostic Radiology.- Basic Neurophysiology.- CNS Disease: An Overview.- CNS Neoplasia.- CNS Vascular Disease.- Basic Endovascular Neurosurgery / Interventional Radiology.- CNS Trauma.- Spinal Neurosurgery.- Stereotacic And Functional Neurosurgery (including epilepsy).- Pediatric Neurosurgery.- CNS Infections.- Neurological Disorders / Emergencies.- Part 2: Neuro-Intensive Care: General Issues.- Pre-Hospital Care.- Brain Resuscitation after Cardiac Arrest.- The Airway, Ventilation, and Oxygenation.- Cardiac Care.- Fluid and Electrolytes.- Pulmonary Care and Respiratory Failure.- Nutrition.- Monitoring.- Neuropharmacology.- Intrafacility Transportation.- Part 3: Neuro-intensive Care: Specific Problems.- Intra-operative and Immediate Post-operative Neuroanesthesia.- Elevated Intracranial Pressure.- Seizures .- Altered Mental Status.- Multi-System, Head and Spinal Cord Trauma.- Neuro-Rehabilitation.- Humanity and Ethics in theNeurologically Injured Patient.- Part 4: The Future of Neuro-Intensive Care.- Brain Protection.- Gene Therapy.

Reviews

In this book, you will find information on many common (and some not-so-common) neurological conditions, disorders, and diseases. ... The coverage of this book is quite comprehensive; its organization of content very streamlined; and its layout very pleasing to the eye, and makes for easier reading, learning, and retention. What adds great value to this book is the contribution of more than a hundred specialists ... in the neurosciences and in other fields. (Nano Khilnani, Biz India Online News, bizindia.net, April, 2015) This is the second edition of a multiauthored book describing global management of the patient with neurological, medical, and surgical conditions requiring intensive care. ... The audience includes senior trainees and practitioners managing patients with neurological trauma and nontraumatic neurological conditions. ... This second edition has been extensively revised and expanded from the 2004 edition. (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2014) Several highlights of this books are the Pearls listed at the end of most chapters which provide the reader with concise and useful information. ... It is a great value and wonderful addition to our literature. The authors and editors are to be congratulated. --J. Neurosurg. (Jan. 2005) This book...gives a broad view of critical care principles specifically oriented to neurologically comprised patients. [I]t will prove useful to any practitioner hoping to advance thier understanding of neurointensive care. --Anesthesia & Analgesia (Feb. 2005) 2005;100:606-7

In this book, you will find information on many common (and some not-so-common) neurological conditions, disorders, and diseases. ... The coverage of this book is quite comprehensive; its organization of content very streamlined; and its layout very pleasing to the eye, and makes for easier reading, learning, and retention. What adds great value to this book is the contribution of more than a hundred specialists ... in the neurosciences and in other fields. (Nano Khilnani, Biz India Online News, bizindia.net, April, 2015) This is the second edition of a multiauthored book describing global management of the patient with neurological, medical, and surgical conditions requiring intensive care. ... The audience includes senior trainees and practitioners managing patients with neurological trauma and nontraumatic neurological conditions. ... This second edition has been extensively revised and expanded from the 2004 edition. (David J. Dries, Doody's Book Reviews, March, 2014) Several highlights of this books are the Pearls listed at the end of most chapters which provide the reader with concise and useful information. ... It is a great value and wonderful addition to our literature. The authors and editors are to be congratulated. --J. Neurosurg. (Jan. 2005) This book...gives a broad view of critical care principles spec ifically oriented to neurologically comprised patients. [I]t will prove useful to any practitioner hoping to advance thier understanding of neurointensive care. --Anesthesia & Analgesia (Feb. 2005) 2005;100:606-7

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A.  Joseph Layon, MD, FACP, Andrea Gabrielli, MD, FCCM, and William A. Friedman, MD

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