Comprehensive Guide to Neurosurgical Conditions

Author:   Abhishek Agrawal ,  Gavin Britz
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2015 ed.
ISBN:  

9783319065656


Pages:   187
Publication Date:   18 December 2014
Format:   Paperback
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Patients with neurosurgical conditions are almost always referred from either primary care physicians, neurologists, internist or a specialist in family medicine. This guide will answer commonly asked questions about common neurosurgical conditions related to brain and spinal cord, in an attempt to fill in the gap and answer numerous questions that arises after a diagnosis is made on the loved ones. There are over 1500 academic and private hospitals in USA who have dedicated tertiary Neurosurgery services and cater millions of people in need, in addition to numerous centers that have level I and II trauma care. We aim to reach these centers and the families of the patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures. This book has been specially written and illustrated for families of patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures. It is straightforward, with non-technical language explaining the basics of neurosurgical diseases and their management including legal, ethical and financial issues.

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Author:   Abhishek Agrawal ,  Gavin Britz
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   2015 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 12.70cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 20.30cm
Weight:   2.506kg
ISBN:  

9783319065656


ISBN 10:   3319065653
Pages:   187
Publication Date:   18 December 2014
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

​1. Basic Neuroanatomy.- 2. Basic Neurology.- 3.  The Neurosurgery Healthcare Team.- 4. Neurological Intensive Care Unit.- 5. Common Neuroradiological Procedures.- 6. Pre-Operative and Peri-Operative Period.- 7. Basic Neurosurgical Procedures.- 8. Neurosurgical Emergencies.- 9. Symptomes and Signs in Brain Disease.- 10. Sports Related Concussion Injuries.- 11. Radiotheraphy for Brain and Spine Disease.- 12. Peripheral Nerve Problems.- 13. Rehabilitation of Neurosurgical Conditions.- 14. Brain Death.- 15. Organ Donation.- 16. Second Opinions.- 17. Nursing Perspective: Dealing with Patients with Neurological Conditions.

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“This is a concise summary of important areas in neurosurgical philosophy, diagnosis, treatment, and prognoses. It will serve as a reference to both students and house officers as a quick review of some of these essentials.” (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, May, 2015)


This is a concise summary of important areas in neurosurgical philosophy, diagnosis, treatment, and prognoses. It will serve as a reference to both students and house officers as a quick review of some of these essentials. (Joseph J. Grenier, Amazon.com, May, 2015)


Author Information

Dr Abhishek Agrawal, M.D.: House Staff, Department of Neurosurgery/ Radiology, Brigham and Women’s’ Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston. Dr Gavin Britz, MBCCh, MPH, FAANS: Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery, Methodist Neurological Institute, Houston, Texas.

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