Procedures and Protocols in the Neurocritical Care Unit

Herausgegeben:Arora, Niraj

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This practical book covers neuro-critical care procedures performed in medical or surgical ICU and different procedures dedicated to acute neurological care.

The book's format allows for quick decisions about care and protocols while treating neurologically injured patients. Divided into two sections, the first focuses on procedures. The outlines of these chapters include indication, technique, types of kits available, and challenges. The second section covers the protocols; these chapters feature flowcharts, drugs/device, doses of drugs, description of device, indication, evidence, and future prospects.

This succinct guide will serve as a go-to reference for residents, fellows, intensivists, or any healthcare personnel within neuro-critical care unit.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer / Springer International Publishing / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-030-90224-7
• 1st ed. 2022
• Seitenzahl: 736
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Januar 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 203mm x 127mm x 37mm
• Gewicht: 870g
• ISBN-13: 9783030902247
• ISBN-10: 3030902242
• Artikelnr.: 62630845

Autorenporträt

Niraj Arora, MD Assistant Professor University of Missouri Department of Neurology Columbia, MO 65212 Dr. Niraj Arora joined University of Missouri in July 2018. As a neurologist practicing on the neurocritical care service line, Dr. Arora is actively interested in treating patients who suffer from traumatic brain injury, stroke, epilepsy and/or neuromuscular disorders. His research interests include nutrition in the acute brain injury patients, use of transcranial doppler in the neuroscience ICU, role of platelet dysfunction in acute brain injury. He is currently involved in multiple research projects and proposals at the University and is highly interested in teaching medical students, residents, and fellows at the University.

Inhaltsangabe

Procedure Skills:

Vascular access: Peripheral, Central, Pulmonary Artery, Arterial

Airway access: Endotracheal Intubation, Laryngeal Airway, Direct laryngoscopy,Bronchoscopy,Percutaneous Tracheostomy, Cricothyroidotomy

Intracranial Access: Camino, External Ventricular Drain, Licox, Intraventricular drug administration, Subdural drain placement

Thoracic Access: Thoracocentesis, Chest tube insertion, Pericardiocentesis

Abdominal Access: Paracentesis

Spinal Access: Lumbar puncture, Intrathecal drug administration

Ultrasound Skills: Transcranial Doppler, Vascular, Abdominal, Cardiac, Lung

Protocols:

Sedation Management

Intracranial Pressure Management

Sepsis

Temperature Modulation

Status Epilepticus

Mechanical Ventilation and Ventilator Weaning

Percutaneous Tracheostomy Care

Hemodynamic Monitoring

Vasospasm in SAH

Endotracheal Intubation

Phenobarbital

Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Electrolyte management

Plasmapheresis and Intravenous Immunoglobulin