Book description
Winner of Association of American Publishers Clinical Medicine Book
Award, 2005Combining new, evidence-based literature with the hands-on
experience of leading specialists, this book provides the practical
approach clinicians need, especially when dealing with an emergency
situation. Each chapter examines a question frequently encountered
during neurotrauma care, offering clear and succinct answers to core
topics. Most importantly, internationally recognized experts explain why
they agree or disagree with a specific study, adding unique insights
into vital patient management issues. Special highlights:Tightly focused
chapters target key questions for quick and easy referenceAnswers
reflect the best available data, ensuring accuracy and underscoring the
validity of the authors' recommendationsTop authorities in the field
draw on their own clinical experience to provide differing
viewpointsValuable coverage of related topics, such as resuscitation
methods, classification of head and spinal cord injuries, imaging
protocols for head injuries, postacute care, and moreThrough reliable
data and respected opinions, this text is sure to improve your
diagnostic and decision-making skills. An ideal way to ''confer'' with
the experts, it belongs in the libraries of all neurosurgeons, trauma
specialists, general surgeons, neurologists, and emergency room
physicians. "A must-have textbook for any healthcare personnel
involved in the care of a patient with neurotrauma. The author list
reads like a "Who's Who" of neurotrauma specialists. The
questions addressed are clinically relevant and cover all aspects of
patient care from prehospital to admission to rehabilitative efforts.
The concise chapter format makes this text extremely easy to read. The
quick answer is available in those moments of urgency or late-night
decision making and richly informative details are provided when time
permits a more extensive review. The section on brain injury is
extensive, up-to-date and thought provoking. Each chapter in this text
is well written, current and thorough yet concise. The price is
extremely reasonable for the quality of information provided. I have
already referenced this text many times on teaching rounds, and plan to
add it to my list of required readings for our neuroscience intensive
care units and neurocritical care programs. I give the highest
recommendation for [this book] to all neurosurgeons, neurointensivists,
trauma surgeons, emergency physicians, and any other healthcare
personnel involved in the care of the patient with neurotrauma." --
Journal of Neurosurgery_x000D_ _x000D_ "..We recognize the colors
of the highly respected publishing house of Thieme and our spirits take
a lift. And when we undo the wrapping, we are not disappointed. For this
book is a feast and there is food for all who have any interest in head
and spinal injuries. [The book] appeals not only to students, residents
and physicians unfamiliar with the subject but also to specialists such
as neurosurgeons, intensivists, trauma surgeons and anaesthetists, as
well as all manner of allied health professionals. It will be
particularly useful to those preparing for specialist fellowship
examinations. The beauty of the book is that it can be consulted at any
level - from the overview pearls of wisdom to an in-depth reference bank
for those wishing to dig deep. Page for page, there can be few texts
which offer so much useful information, all beautifully presented in a
common and consistent style from a school of 71 contributors. The result
is a very readable compendium of answers to 48 questions, each chosen
for their relevance to the everyday patient management. Throughout,
there is a lively and critical presentation of clinical evidence, to
which contributors add, quite distinctly, their own wisdom and
experience. Suffice it to say that it is a joy to read and the many who
have made it possible are to be congratulated. Although instinctively
reluctant to award five stars, this is the rating the book deserves. I
liked it."--Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Seton Brain & Spine Institute, Austin, TX Dept. of Neurosciences,
California Pacific Medical Center; Dept. of Neurological Surgery,
University of California at San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
