Full Description
The Collaborative Blueprint for Creating Successful Neurosurgical Advanced Practice Providers
Neurosurgery Fundamentals for Advanced Practice Providers, edited by Abigail G. Crum and Nitin Agarwal, is a landmark contribution that eloquently demonstrates that excellence in neurosurgical care is achieved through collaboration. At the heart of this collaborative model are advanced practice providers (APPs) - clinicians whose clinical judgment, procedural expertise, and commitment to patient care make them indispensable across all domains of the specialty. With contributions from esteemed neurosurgical providers, this book provides a strategic, practical, and a complete guide for building high-performing neurosurgical teams.
The text is written through the lens of actively practicing APPs in conjunction with neurosurgeons, thereby providing a blended, comprehensive, and holistic perspective. The book starts with an introduction to neurological surgery and a roadmap to a career as an APP. Concise overviews of neuroanatomy, cerebrovascular disorders, spinal conditions, neurotrauma, tumors, functional neurosurgery, peripheral nerve disorders, pediatric neurosurgery, and radiosurgery are included. The book culminates with practical insights, including a discussion of mentorship and team dynamics.
Key Highlights
Provides an insightful roadmap for a successful career as a neurosurgical APP
Emphasizes the importance of collaboration, leadership, and adaptability in navigating the ever-evolving neurosurgical patient management landscape
Covers the components of the neurological examination, providing exact guidelines on how to evaluate patients effectively and make informed clinical decisions based on findings
Top Hits offers an essential resource to test knowledge gleaned from the book, with questions and answers covering key points
Succinct yet highly insightful, this unique textbook presents detailed, high-value, and actionable information that can be quickly accessed by novice and experienced providers. It delivers an in-depth understanding of the multifaceted role APPs play in a neurosurgical team and the pathways to entering the field.
This print book includes a scratch off code to access a complimentary digital copy on MedOne.
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Contents
Part I: Roadmap to a Career in Neurosurgery
1 APP Roadmap: Undergraduate
2 APP Roadmap: Graduate
3 APP Roadmap: Onboarding
4 Roles of the Neurosurgical Advanced Practice Provider
Part II: Introduction to Neurosurgical Care
5 The Neurological Examination
6 Neurocritical Care
7 Basic Procedures
Part III: Neuroanatomy
8 Brain
9 Spine
10 Peripheral Nerves and Plexuses
Part IV: Cerebrovascular
11 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Aneurysms, and Vasospasm
12 Stroke, Carotid Disease, and AVM
Part V: Spine
13 Degenerative Disease of the Cervical Spine
14 Spine Tumors
15 Scoliosis and Spinal Deformity
16 Neuroaugmentative Surgery for Chronic Pain
Part VI: Neurotrauma
17 Traumatic Brain Injury
18 Spinal Trauma and Fractures
19 Acute Spinal Cord Injury
Part VII: Tumor
20 Acoustic Neuromas and NF2
21 Glioblastoma and Other Intra-Axial Tumors
22 Meningiomas
23 Pituitary Tumors and Central Diabetes Insipidus
24 Oligodendrogliomas and Central Neurocytomas
Part VIII: Functional
25 Trigeminal Neuralgia
26 Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Part IX: Pediatrics
27 Tethered Cord Syndrome
28 Pediatric Craniopharyngiomas
29 Medulloblastomas and Pediatric Tumors
30 Pediatric Hydrocephalus
Part X: Radiosurgery
31 Indications for Gamma Knife
Part XI: Guidance for Growth
32 Mentorship
33 Advice on Becoming the Best Neurosurgical APP
34 Team Dynamics
