Full Description
Neurocritical care is a multidisciplinary specialty that provides comprehensive management for all life-threatening disorders of the central nervous system and their complications. Increased understanding of the pathophysiology of acute central nervous system disorders and their impact on systemic organ systems, in association with advances in neuromonitoring and neuroimaging techniques, has led to the introduction of more effective and individualised treatment strategies that have translated into improved outcomes for critically ill neurological patients. As well as treatments targeted to the acute neurological disorder, critically ill neurological patients require meticulous general intensive care support to maintain systemic physiological stability and optimize neurological outcomes.
The second edition of the Oxford Textbook of Neurocritical Care brings together international experts from various disciplines to provide a comprehensive global perspective on this field. In 33 updated or new chapters, the book discusses the pathophysiology of acute neurological conditions, advancements in monitoring and imaging techniques, evidenced-based treatment strategies, prognostication, patient outcomes, and ethics. Each chapter highlights advancements within specific areas and underscores the critical attention to detail that is the basis of neurocritical care practice.
While primarily designed for those in the neurocritical care field, this textbook also serves as a valuable resource for other clinical professionals who encounter patients with acute neurological conditions in their practice. It is also a useful resource for trainees from many disciplines
Contents
1: Kelley Flesher, W. Andrew Kofke, and Ramani Balu: Applied Neurophysiology & Neuropharmacology
2: Ossama Khazzaal, and W. Andrew Kofke: Physiology of Cerebral Blood Flow
3: Michele Salvagno, Chiara Robba, and Fabio Silvio Taccone: Cardiorespiratory Support
4: Abdullah Bib Zahid, and Jose Suarez: Fluid Management
5: Patrick Mark Wanner, Geert Meyfroidt, and Luzius A. Steiner: Sedation & Analgesia
6: Yaseen M. Arabi, and Jean-Charles Preiser: Nutrition
7: Carolina Iaquaniello, and Giuseppe Citerio: Intracranial Pressure
8: Nuno V. Gomes, and Luzius A. Steiner: Cerebral Blood Flow Monitoring
9: Matthew R. Leach, and Lori A. Shutter: Monitoring Cerebral Oxygenation
10: Sara Venturini, Keri L.H Carpenter, Peter J. Hutchinson, and Adel Helmy: Cerebral Microdialysis
11: J. Claude Hemphill, and Rajat Dhar: Multiomodal Monitoring & Artificial Intelligence
12: Aarti Sarwal, Chiara Robba, and Giuseppe Citerio: Brain Echography
13: Elizabeth E. Carroll, and Jan Claassen: Electrophysiology
14: Sara Shams, Mana Shams, and Max Wintermark: Neuroimaging
15: Nicolas Bruder: Postoperative Care
16: Tommi K. Korhonen, Angelos Kolias, Richard T. Protheroe, and Peter J. Hutchinson: Traumatic Brain Injury
17: Katharina Busl, Sema Akkus, and Carolina Maciel: Subarachnoid Haemmorhage
18: Craig S. Anderson and Magdy H. Selim: Intracerebral Haemorrhage
19: Ugan Reddy and Martin Smith: Acute Ischaemic Stroke
20: Anahita Malvea, Laureen D. Hachem, and Michael G. Fehlings: Spinal Cord Injury
21: Maxwell S. Damian and Werner J. Z 'Graggen: Neuromuscular Disorders
22: Jan Novy, and Andrea O. Rossetti: Epilepsy & Status Epilepticus
23: Pedro Kurtz, and Romain Sonneville: Infection & Inflammation
24: Virginia F.J. Newcombe, and Elisa R. Zanier: Neuro-COVID
25: Jerry P. Nolan, and Claudio Sandroni: Postcardiac Arrest Syndrome
26: Leandro R.D Sanz, Oliver Bodart, and Steven Laureys: Disorders of Consciousness
27: Ian C. Schoonbaert, and Andreas H. Kramer: Nonneurological Complications
28: Mathieu Van der Jagt, and Marcel Aries: Electrolyte & Endocrine Disturbances
29: Emma Harley, Valerie Rae and Tsz-Yan Milly Lo: Paediatric Neurocritical Care
30: Gentle Sunder Shrestha, Ritesh Lamsal, and Indranil Ghosh: Neurocritical Care in Resource Poor Environments
31: Ariane Lewis, and Rafael Badenes: Brain Death
32: Michael J. Souter, and Jan Gunst: Organ Donation
33: Erwin J.O Kompanje: Ethics
