Neurotrauma and Critical Care of the Brain 2nd edition by renowned neurosurgeons Jack Jallo
and Christopher Loftus incorporates salient components of the highly praised first edition. The
updated text reflects cutting-edge discussion on traumatic brain injury management in a
neurocritical care setting. Contributions from top experts in neurosurgery neurology critical
care cardiac and pulmonary care and trauma surgery provide a concise review of a complex and
evolving field. The book lays a solid foundation with discussion of TBI classification
pathophysiology key blood biomarkers noninvasive neuromonitoring in severe TBI patients
multimodality monitoring in neurocritical care and brain imaging modalities. From the
prehospital setting to intensive care top experts share clinical pearls and core guidelines on
the management of mild moderate and severe TBI and complications. Chapters new to this
edition include concomitant injuries orbital facial fractures vascular injuries spine
fractures autonomic dysfunction and temperature management. Key Highlights - Specialized
topics include wartime penetrating injuries cardiovascular complications of TBI venous
thromboembolism prophylaxis ethical considerations TBI costs in the U.S. and the financial
return on helmets - Management of pediatric brain injuries in the NICU with illustrative cases
- Nearly 200 high quality illustrations facilitate understanding of complex anatomy and
techniques - Summary tables provide a handy overview of injury type causes characteristics
and recommended imaging modalities This remarkable resource is essential reading for
neurosurgeons neurologists trauma physicians critical care and rehabilitation medicine
specialists and residents in these specialties. Paired with Neurotrauma and Critical Care of
the Spine 2nd edition this dynamic duo is the most up-to-date neurocritical care reference
available today.
