Neurocritical Care

Description

A significant number of critically ill neurological and neurosurgical patients are still managed in the medical or surgical ICU by non-neurointensivists, who have a hard time appreciating the delicate needs of these patients. This dynamic guide reviews current topics facing neurocritical care providers in a straight-forward, structured, and practical way. Providing clear summaries in the management of neuro critical care conditions, this text allows for accessible, highly structured, and focused protocols for the assessment, day-to-day management, and treatment of critically ill patients in various ICU settings. This comprehensive, thorough guide to the management and treatment of neurologic and neurosurgical patients is an excellent companion for trainees preparing for the Neurovascular Boards, Neurologists, Neurosurgeons and critical care physicians, alike. Designed by leaders in their field, this thorough guide presents practical, state-of-the-art suggestions for physicians worldwide. Contents List of Contributors Preface 1 The Neurological Assessment of the Critically Ill Patient 2 Cerebral Blood Flow Physiology and Metabolism in the Neurocritical Care Unit 3 Cerebral Edema and Intracranial Pressure in the Neurocritical Care Unit 4 Hypothermia in the Neurocritical Care Unit: Physiology and Applications 5 Analgesia, Sedation, and Paralysis in the Neurocritical Care Unit 6 Airway Management and Mechanical Ventilation in the Neurocritical Care Unit 7 Neuropharmacology in the Neurocritical Care Unit 8 Intracranial Monitoring in the Neurocritical Care Unit 9 Electrophysiologic Monitoring in the Neurocritical Care Unit 10 The Role of Transcranial Doppler as a Monitoring Tool in the Neurocritical Care Unit 11 Ischemic Stroke in the Neurocritical Care Unit 12 Intracerebral Hemorrhage in the Neurocritical Care Unit 13 Management of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis in the Neurocritical Care Unit 14 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage in the Neurocritical Care Unit 15 Status Epilepticus in the Neurocritical Care Unit 16 Neuromuscular Disorders in the Neurocritical Care Unit 17 Management of Head Trauma in the Neurocritical Care Unit 18 Management of Autoimmune Encephalitis in the Neurocritical Care Unit 19 Management of Cerebral Salt-Wasting Syndrome and Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuresis in the Neurocritical Care Unit 20 Brain Death in the Neurocritical Care Unit 21 Neuroterrorism and Drug Overdose in the Neurocritical Care Unit 22 Infections of the Central Nervous System in the Neurocritical Care Unit 23 Management of the Spinal Cord Injury in the Neurocritical Care Unit 24 Postoperative Management in the Neurocritical Care Unit 25 Ethical Considerations in the Neurocritical Care Unit 26 Pulmonary Consult: Management of Severe Hypoxia in the Neurocritical Care Unit 27 Management of Refractory Arrhythmias in the Neurocritical Care Unit 28 An Infectious Diseases Consult in the Neurocritical Care Unit 29 A Nephrology Consult in the Neurocritical Care Unit 30 Management of Hepatic Encephalopathy in the Neurocritical Care Unit 31 Hypoxic Encephalopathy in the Neurocritical Care Unit 32 Management of Delirium in the Neurocritical Care Unit 33 Generalized Weakness in the Neurocritical Care Unit 34 Management of Severely Brain-Injured Patients Recovering from Coma in the Neurocritical Care Unit 35 Acute Demyelinating Disorders in the Neurocritical Care Unit 36 Building a Case for a Neurocritical Care Unit 37 Neurointensive (NCCU) Care Business Planning Index