Author Description
In the past decade, there has been a wide and growing interest in the formation of intensive care units specializing in head injuries and other neurosurgical diseases. Written by a distinguished collaboration of neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists and critical care specialists, this new and definitive work focuses on the highly concentrated care and special needs of these critically injured patients.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the clinical requirements and organizational frameworks necessary for establishing and maintaining intensive care units dedicated to neurosurgical patients. Authored by a multidisciplinary team of neurosurgeons, anesthesiologists, and critical care specialists, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the specialized physiological monitoring and therapeutic interventions required for patients suffering from acute head injuries and complex neurological diseases. It serves as a structured guide for medical professionals managing high-acuity neurological trauma.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Protocols for specialized neurosurgical intensive care units
- Clinical management strategies for traumatic brain injury
- Physiological monitoring techniques for neuro-critical patients
- Collaborative care models between neurosurgery and anesthesiology
Scope Limits
- Does not cover general intensive care practices outside of neurosurgical applications
- Does not address long-term rehabilitation or outpatient neurological care
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals recognize this work as a foundational reference for the specialized management of neurosurgical patients in an intensive care setting. Experts frequently cite the text for its clear integration of surgical and critical care perspectives in complex clinical scenarios.
Page Count:
450
Publication Date:
1993-01-15
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070018499
ISBN-13:
9780070018495
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