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Complications in Neuroanesthesia
- 1st Edition - February 10, 2016
- Editor: Hemanshu Prabhakar
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 4 0 7 5 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 4 1 1 3 - 0
Complications in Neuroanesthesia focuses on complications that may arise related to neuroanesthesia practice and discusses its various causes. Each complication is written a… Read more
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Request a sales quoteComplications in Neuroanesthesia focuses on complications that may arise related to neuroanesthesia practice and discusses its various causes. Each complication is written as a separate chapter, and the pathophysiology and mechanisms of each complication, as well as measures for diagnosis, treatment and prevention are discussed. Towards the end of the book, several case scenarios are provided to the readers that challenge readers to diagnose the possible complication for each case. Chapters include brain and spinal cord problems, cardiovascular and hematological problems, and nerve and muscle problems.
Written in a standard format, Complications in Neuroanesthesia provides quick and easy access to understanding problems in neuroanesthesia. It provides insight into all possible complications occurring during perioperative management of neurosurgical and neurologic patients. It is useful for trainees, clinicians, and researchers in the fields of neurosurgery, neurocritical care, and neurology by providing an understanding of preventable mishaps that may occur in neurosurgical or neurologic patients.
- Quick and easy reference for understanding problems in neuroanesthesia
- Provides comprehensive insights into all possible complications occurring during perioperative management of neurosurgical and neurologic patients
- Includes useful section with clinical case studies of complications in neuroanesthesia
Section I. Complications Related to the Brain 1. Brain herniation; 2. Delayed emergence; 3. Hydrocephalus; 4. Normal Perfusion Pressure Breakthrough; 5. Pneumocephalus; 6. Seizures; 7. Brain swelling and Tense Brain; Section II. Complications Related to Spinal Cord 8. Autonomic disturbances; 9. Pneumorrhachis; 10. Post-Operative Paraplegia and Quadriplegia; 11. Spinal shock; Section III. Complications Related to Cardiovascular System 12. Aneurysm / arteriovascular malformation rupture; 13. Vasospasm; 14. Electrocardiogram abnormalities; 15. Hemodynamic instability; 16. Vascular injuries; Section IV. Complications related to coagulations 17. Coagulopathy; 18. Postoperative hematoma; 19. Thromboembolism; Section V. Complications Related to Respiratory System 20. Hypercarbia; 21. Hypoxia; 22. Neurogenic pulmonary edema; Section VI. Complications Related to Airway 23. Intraoperative increased airway pressure; 24. Difficult airway – Adults; 25. Difficult airway – pediatrics; 26. Stridor; Section VII. Complications Related to Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances 27. Osmotic demyelination syndromes; 28. Cerebral Salt Wasting; 29. Diabetes Insipidus; 30. Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH); Section VIII. Postoperative Pain 31. Pain following spine surgery; 32. Post-craniotomy pain; Section IX. Miscellaneous 33. Anaphylaxis; 34. Hazards of Advanced Neuromonitoring; 35. Hypothermia; 36. Nausea and vomiting; 37. Peripheral nerve injuries; 38. Pharmacological complications; 39. Position related complications; 40. Postoperative vision loss; 41. Postoperative cognitive dysfunction; 42. Trigeminocardiac reflex; 43. Venous air embolism; Section X. Clinical Scenarios 44. Clinical Scenario 1; 45. Clinical Scenario 2; 46. Clinical Scenario 3; 47. Clinical Scenario 4; 48. Clinical Scenario 5; 49. Clinical Scenario 6; 50. Clinical Scenario 7; 51. Clinical Scenario 8; 52. Clinical Scenario 9; 53. Clinical Scenario 10
- No. of pages: 500
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: February 10, 2016
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780128040751
- eBook ISBN: 9780128041130
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Hemanshu Prabhakar
Hemanshu Prabhakar, MBBS, MD, PhD is currently working as a Professor in the Department of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Dr. Prabhakar, having a research experience spanning over 20 years, is a member of various National and International societies. His extensive research in the field of neuroanaesthesia and critical care has been published in various national and international journals across the globe. Dr. Prabhakar is an eminent author and has various book titles to his name. He was featured in the Limca Book of Records 2019 for publishing several books on a niche subject.
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Department of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care, Neurosciences Center, AIIMS, New Delhi, IndiaRead Complications in Neuroanesthesia on ScienceDirect