Mypinder S. Sekhon, Donald E. GriesdaleCambridge University Press, 3/26/2015EAN 9781107476257, ISBN10: 1107476259Paperback, 206 pages, 18.6 x 12.3 x 1 cmLanguage: EnglishThis practical new resource uses a highly visual approach to summarise and simplify neurocritical care topics which can often seem daunting in their complexity. Diagrams, flowcharts, figures and tables highlight the main principles of disease pathophysiology, diagnosis and management, giving an easy-to-understand insight into this new and exciting field of medicine. Numerous high-quality radiographic images demonstrate the neuroimaging of neurological and neurosurgical diseases, and overviews of major clinical trials and studies provide an evidence-based perspective. Incorporating a full grounding in the fundamentals of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and examination, and summaries of key points and suggested reading for each chapter, this book is a concise yet thorough reference for all those working in neurocritical care. Ideal for both trainees and specialists in neurology, neurosurgery, intensive care, anaesthesiology, emergency medicine and internal medicine.Foreword Arun K. GuptaForeword David K. MenonAcknowledgmentsList of abbreviationsPart I. Fundamentals of Neurocritical Care1. Neuroanatomy2. Essential neurophysiology3. Neurological examination4. Neuroimaging5. NeuromonitoringPart II. Neurosurgical Critical Care6. Severe traumatic brain injury7. Subarachnoid hemorrhage8. Intracranial hemorrhage9. Spinal cord injury10. HydrocephalusPart III. Neurological Critical Care11. Ischemic stroke12. Status epilepticus13. Neuromuscular disorders14. Anoxic brain injury15. Central nervous system infections16. Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis17. Cerebral vasculitis18. Sodium disorders19. Autonomic dysfunction20. Neurological complications of systemic disorders21. Central nervous system toxicologyIndex.
