An essential reference for the entire neurocritical care team This unique book presents an
authoritative guide to the medical and surgical management of complex neurosurgical problems
encountered in the critical care setting. It provides straightforward summaries of each stage
of patient care guiding the reader through initial assessment including ordering the
appropriate lab work triage procedures such as how to manage patients with multi-system
injuries and sedation and pain management. The book also covers important nursing and
medical-legal issues related to neurosurgical intensive care. Features: - Guidance on how to
manage systemic complications diseases and infections - Practical review of concepts in
neuropharmacology and nutrition and procedures for fluid management and ventilator management
- Select case examples throughout the book that supplement discussion of the decision-making
process - Recommendations for communicating with and caring for the families of neurosurgical
intensive care unit patients This comprehensive book provides a wealth of information that is
essential for neurosurgeons intensive care unit nurses house staff nurse practitioners
physicians' assistants residents at all levels and medical students.
