Textbook of Neurointensive Care

ISBN-13: 9781447152255 / Angielski / Twarda / 2013 / 988 str.

A. Joseph Layon; Andrea Gabrielli; William A. Friedman

Opis

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.

Recenzje

"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

Spis treści

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 the Neurologically Injured Patient.- Part 4: The Future of Neuro-Intensive Care.- Brain Protection.- Gene Therapy.

O autorze

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

Blurb

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 impact of the right personnel, whose interest and training is in neurocritical care, has shown promise, both in terms of improving patient outcome and quality.

 

The editors have updated this second edition with the latest knowledge and trends. Gathering together a group of international experts who champions the three characteristics – Patient and Family Centered High Quality Care, Education, and Discovery –  needed in our Neuro–ICUs, the editors present to the reader a comprehensive textbook of neurocritical care, incorporating best practice / evidence-based medicine and performance improvement.

 

This book is not an effort to embellish the shelf of a medical library; it is a practical bedside friend to be used to improve the neurological outcomes of those for whom we are honored to care: our patients.