Full Description
This practical handbook presents the current options and best methods for bleeding prevention and management as well as treatment strategies for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), all of which are important yet potentially intimidating issues frequently faced by neurosurgeons. The chapters in the book are designed to help readers quickly and easily locate urgently needed information or go directly to a specific topic related to patient care.
Key Features:
Review of drugs and herbal products that affect coagulation with specific reversal strategies
Preoperative and intraoperative methods to prevent and manage blood loss including strategies for blood replacement
Recommendations for prophylaxis and treatment of DVT and PE
Chapters dealing with the management of nine specific neurosurgical situations including brain tumor, cerebrovascular, trauma, spinal and pediatric with patient examples
Comprehensive and conveniently portable, this handbook is essential for both residents and practicing neurosurgeons or ENT physicians who need to master and/or refresh their knowledge of the best approaches for prevention and management of bleeding and DVT in their patients.
Contents
I Evidence-Based Medicine
1 The Role of Evidence-Based Medicine in Bleeding and Coagulation Management in the Neurosurgical Patient
II Hemostasis and Coagulation
2 Coagulation and Platelet Plug Formation
3 Preoperative Coagulation Assessment for the Neurosurgical Patient
4 Clinical Disorders of Coagulation and Platelet Function
5 Drugs Affecting Coagulation and Platelet Function
6 Herbal Products and Supplements Affecting Coagulation
III Blood Loss and Replacement
7 Principles of Blood Loss
8 Principles of Blood and Volume Replacement
9 Blood Replacement
IV Management of Venous Thrombosis in Neurosurgical Conditions
10 Venous Thromboembolism (DVT and PE): Diagnosis and Treatment
11 Venous Thromboembolism (DVT and PE): Prophylaxis
12 Role of Anticoagulants in Common, Nonneurosurgical, Non-VTE Conditions
13 Cranial Venous Sinus Thrombosis Diagnosis and Management
V Management of Bleeding and Coagulation in the Neurosurgical Perioperative Period
14 Specific Anticoagulant and Antiplatelet Agent Reversal Strategies for Neurosurgical Patients
15 Postoperative Strategies for Resumption of Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents in Neurosurgical Patients
16 Preoperative Non-Hematologic Adjuvant Methods for Preventing Blood Loss
17 Intraoperative Non-Hematologic Adjuvant Methods for Preventing Blood Loss
VI Management of Bleeding, Coagulation, and Venous Thrombosis in Specific Neurosurgical Conditions
18 Risk of Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents in Brain Tumor Patients
19 Risk of Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents in Common Neurovascular Conditions
20 Ischemic Stroke Diagnosis and Management
21 Neuroendovascular Issues
22 Neuroendovascular-Specific Patient/Case Examples
23 Risk of Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents in Trauma Patients
24 Intraoperative Cranial-Specific Patient/Case Examples
25 Risk of Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents in Spine Surgery Patients
26 Intraoperative Spine Surgery-Specific Patient/Case Examples
27 Risk of Anticoagulants and Antiplatelet Agents in Patients with Brain and Spinal Catheters
28 Hematologic Adjuvant Treatment for Preventing and Treating Blood Loss in Pediatric Neurosurgery
29 Pediatric Neurosurgery-Specific Patient/Case Examples
