Neurotrauma and Critical Care of the Spine 2nd edition by a distinguished critical care
neurosurgeon Jack Jallo and a renowned spine surgeon Alexander Vaccaro incorporates salient
components of the highly praised first edition. The updated text reflects cutting-edge
discussion on spine injury management in a neurocritical care setting. Contributions from top
experts in neurosurgery orthopaedic surgery neurology critical care cardiac and pulmonary
care and trauma surgery infuse this book with a well-rounded perspective. From the
pre-hospital to intensive care setting this unique reference provides a comprehensive yet
concise approach to the treatment of acute spinal cord injury and management of patients with
chronic SCI. Chapters new to this edition include neurological assessment of spinal injury
clearing the cervical spine management of concurrent TBI and spinal injury blood pressure and
oxygen management temperature management fluids and osmotherapy pharmacology autonomic
dysreflexia infection after SCI and emerging therapies. Key Highlights - Evaluation and
management of SCI in the athlete including different injury syndromes and the latest
recommendations for return to play in less severe cases - Management of pediatric spinal
injuries in the NICU with illustrative cases - Specialized topics include a comprehensive
review of SCI pharmacology recent medical advances socioeconomic and quality-of-life
considerations - Nearly 100 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 The definitive guide on the management of
cervical cervicothoracic and thoracolumbar injuries this is essential reading for
neurosurgeons orthopaedic surgeons trauma and emergency specialists and residents in these
specialties. Paired with Neurotrauma and Critical Care of the Brain 2nd edition this dynamic
duo is the most up-to-date neurocritical care reference available today.
