Essentials of Neuroanesthesia and Neurointensive Care

The information you really need! This title in the Essentials of Anesthesia and Critical Care series presents core clinical neuroanesthesia and neurointesive care knowledge in a practical, user-friendly format. A manageable size and affordable price makes this an ideal purchase for every clinician who would like an economical yet dependable resource in this specialty.

• Provides the key neuroanesthesia and neurointensive care information you need from authorities you trust.
• Uses a concise, user-friendly format to help you locate answers quickly.
• Features key points boxes in each chapter to help you quickly access the most crucial information.
• Includes annotated references that guide you to the most relevant additional resources.
• Features a compact size and clinical emphasis that facilitates and enhances bedside patient care.

• Contains the authoritative guidance of larger reference books without the expense.

  Zusammenfassung
  Presents core clinical neuroanesthesia and neurointesive care knowledge in a practical, user-friendly format.

  Inhalt

  ANATOMY

  1. Structure and Function

  2. Cerebral Circulation

  PHYSIOLOGY

  3. Cerebral Blood Flow and its Control

  4. Intracranial Pressure

  5. Cerebral Metabolism

  6. Cerebral Ischemia

  7. Neuroprotection

  PHARMACOLOGY

  8. Intravenous Induction Agents

  9. Inhalation Agents

  10. Opioids and Adjuvants

  11. Anticonvulsant

  NEUROANESTHESIA

  12. Preoperative Evaluation

  13. Basic Concepts of Neuroimaging

  14. Surgical approaches and positioning

  15. Craniotomy for Supratentorial Space Occupying Lesions

  16. Craniotomy for Vascular Lesions

  17. Craniotomy for Posterior Fossa Lesions

  18. Anesthesia for Epilepsy Surgery

  19. Awake Craniotomy

  20. Stereotactic Surgery

  21. Pituitary Surgery

  22. Anesthesia for Head Injury

  23. Anesthesia for Spinal Surgery

  24. Airway Management

  25. Carotid Endarterectomy

  26. Anesthesia for Neuroradiology

  27. Anesthesia & Sedation for Imaging outside OR

  28. Anesthesia for Pediatric Neurosurgery

  29. Anesthesia for Pediatric Neurotrauma

  30. Recovery/PACU

  NEUROINTENSIVE CARE

  31. Spinal Cord Trauma

  32. Head Injury: Initial Resuscitation and Transfer

  33. Head Injury: ICU Management

  34. Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

  35. Fluid Management

  36. Electrolyte Disorders

  37. Status Epilepticus

  38. Brain Stem Death

  MONITORING

  39. ICP

  40. Jugular Bulb Oxygenation

  41. Tissue oxygenation

  42. Microdialysis

  43. Evoked Potentials

  44. EEG and Cerebral Function Monitoring

  45 Measurement of CBF including TransCranial Doppler

  MISCELLANEOUS

  46. Neuromuscular Disorders

  47. Neuroanesthesia in Pregnancy

  CASE SCENARIOS with Discussion