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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.

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9781447171478

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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

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 specifically 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

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

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