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- Title: Decision Making in Neurocritical Care
- Author : Jennifer A. Frontera
- Release Date : January 01, 2011
- Genre: Medical,Books,Professional & Technical,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 15140 KB
Description
A concise guide to evidence-based approaches in neurocritical care
From important aspects of the physical examination to imaging studies to treatment options and dosage guidelines, provides a solid introduction to the evidence-based management of patients in the neurological intensive care unit. Succinct text in a highly accessible bullet-point format details the essentials of history-taking, physical examination, differential diagnosis, diagnostic evaluation, and treatments for a range of neurological problems in the critical care setting.
Brief vignettes of typical cases emphasize key questions for the physician to consider and urgent orders to be givenCoverage of the basics of neurocritical care, including techniques of intubation, ventilator management, sedation, and multimodality monitoringPearls and pitfalls highlight key points in patient managementConvenient medication tables, including dosages, adverse effects, and contraindicationsConsistent presentation in each chapter enhances ease of use
Ideal for neurologists, neurosurgeons and critical care physicians at all levels, this book is invaluable for optimizing patient care. It is also an excellent choice for board review preparation in these specialties.