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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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Layon, A Joseph. (Editor), Gabrielli, Andrea. (Editor), Friedman, William A. (Editor)
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: London : Springer London : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Edition:2nd ed. 2013.
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Online Access:https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-5226-2
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 the Neurologically Injured Patient
  • Part 4: The Future of Neuro-Intensive Care
  • Brain Protection
  • Gene Therapy.