Textbook of Neurointensive Care

Listening to an injured brain is not easy.   It takes knowledge, dedication, and understanding of the critically ill patient and their family.  It takes an appreciation of the logistics of care in these difficult times of imbalance between more and sicker patients and fewer medical specialists. The...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Layon, A Joseph (Editor), Gabrielli, Andrea (Editor), Friedman, William A. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Springer London 2013, 2013
Edition:2nd ed. 2013
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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