Book description
This unique book presents an authoritative guide to the medical and
surgical management of complex neurosurgical problems encountered in the
critical care setting. It provides straightforward summaries of each
stage of patient care, guiding the reader through initial assessment,
including ordering the appropriate lab work, triage procedures, such as
how to manage patients with multi-system injuries, and sedation and pain
management. The book also covers important nursing and medical-legal
issues related to neurosurgical intensive care.
Features:
Guidance on how to manage systemic complications, diseases, and infections
Practical review of concepts in neuropharmacology and nutrition, and
procedures for fluid management and ventilator management
Select case examples throughout the book that supplement discussion
of the decision-making process
Recommendations for communicating with and caring for the families
of neurosurgical intensive care unit patients
This comprehensive book provides a wealth of information that is
essential for neurosurgeons, intensive care unit nurses, house staff,
nurse practitioners, physicians assistants, residents at all levels, and
medical students. "[Four stars] The editor is a well known
authority...There are..important chapters...including the initial
chapters, essential in the understanding of neurocritical
care."--Doody's Book Reviews Program Director & Chief,
Division. of Neurosurgery, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, Colton,
CA, USA
