Main description:

By utilizing a review of case-based studies and providing concise management recommendations from leaders in the field, this book provides essential knowledge for those practicing in a dynamic specialty. In the rapidly developing field of Neurocritical Care, Advanced Practice Clinicians have become an integral component of the multi-disciplinary team. This essential volume provides a frame of reference for advanced practice nurses, physician assistants, physicians, and students on a wide range of common Neuro ICU diagnoses and management strategies.

Contents:

Role of APC's in the Neuro ICU.- Neuroanatomy.- Neuroradiology.- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.- Intracerebral Hemorrhage.- Acute Ischemic Stroke: NIHSS and tpa.- Intra-arterial intervention.- Malignant Ischemic Stroke and hemicraniectomy.- Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy after Cardiac Arrest.- Traumatic Brain Injury.- Spinal Cord Injury.-Cerebral Venous Thrombosis.-Neurological Infections.-Brain Tumors.-Intracranial Pressure Management.- Seizures and Status Epilepticus.- Multi-modality monitoring.- Neuromuscular Disease.- Common Complications in the Neuro ICU.- Ventilation and Airway Management.- Pharmacology in the Neuro ICU.- End of Life Care and Difficult Conversations.- Brain Death and Organ Donation.- Helpful Links and Resources.