Essentials of Neuroanesthesia and Neurointensive Care

by Gupta, Arun K.

• ISBN13: 9781416046530
• ISBN10: 1416046534
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-08-01
• Publisher: SAUNDERS W B CO

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Arun K. Gupta, MBBS, MA, PhD, FRCA, Consultant in Anaesthesia and Neurointensive Care, Director of Postgraduate Medical Education, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust, Associate Lecturer, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom Adrian W. Gelb, MBChB, DA, FRCPC, Professor, Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California-San Francisco, San Francisco, California

Table of Contents

Anatomy
Structure and Function of the Brain and Spinal Cord	p. 3
Cerebral Circulation	p. 13
Physiology
Cerebral Blood Flow and Its Control	p. 21
The Intracranial Compartment and Intracranial Pressure	p. 26
Cerebral Metabolism	p. 32
Cerebral Ischemia	p. 36
Intraoperative Brain Protection	p. 43
Pharmacology
Intravenous Anesthetic Agents	p. 51
Volatile Anesthetic Agents	p. 56
Opioids and Adjuvant Drugs	p. 59
Anticonvulsants	p. 64
Neuroanesthesia
Preoperative Assessment	p. 71
Basic Concepts of Neuroimaging	p. 77
Neurosurgical Operative Approaches	p. 87
Surgical Positioning	p. 98
Anesthesia for Supratentorial Surgery	p. 106
Anesthesia for Intracranial Vascular Lesions	p. 111
Anesthesia for Posterior Fossa Lesions	p. 119
Anesthesia for Epilepsy Surgery	p. 125
Perioperative Management of Awake Craniotomy	p. 131
Anesthesia for Stereotactic Surgery	p. 136
Anesthesia for Pituitary Surgery	p. 141
Anesthesia for Patients with Head Injury	p. 150
Anesthesia for Spinal Surgery	p. 155
Airway Management and Cervical Spine Disease	p. 160
Carotid Endarterectomy	p. 167
Anesthesia for Interventional Neuroradiology	p. 173
Anesthesia and Sedation for Neuroimaging Outside the Operating Room	p. 179
Anesthesia for Neurosurgery in Infants and Children	p. 185
Anesthetic Considerations for Pediatric Neurotrauma	p. 192
Postanesthesia Care Unit	p. 202
Neurointensive Care
Spinal Cord Injury	p. 211
Head Injury: Initial Resuscitation and Transfer	p. 217
Intensive Care Management of Acute Head Injury	p. 222
Intracranial Hemorrhage: Intensive Care Management	p. 229
Fluid Management	p. 237
Electrolyte Disorders	p. 241
Status Epilepticus	p. 247
Brain Death	p. 253
Monitoring
Intracranial Pressure Monitoring	p. 259
Jugular Venous Oximetry	p. 267
Tissue Oxygenation	p. 270
Microdialysis	p. 277
Electromyography and Evoked Potentials	p. 283
Electroencephalography and Cerebral Function Monitoring	p. 290
Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography and Other Measures of Cerebral Blood Flow	p. 296
Miscellaneous
Guillain-Barre Syndrome and Myasthenia Gravis	p. 303
Neuroanesthesia in Pregnancy	p. 311
Appendices
Clinical Information Resources	p. 317
Case Scenarios	p. 322
Index	p. 329
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