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Essentials of Neuroanesthesia
- 1st Edition - March 24, 2017
- Editor: Hemanshu Prabhakar
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 5 2 9 9 - 0
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 8 0 5 4 3 0 - 7
Essentials of Neuroanesthesia offers useful insights on the anesthetic management of neurosurgical and neurologic patients. This book covers all topics related to neuroanes… Read more
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Request a sales quoteEssentials of Neuroanesthesia offers useful insights on the anesthetic management of neurosurgical and neurologic patients. This book covers all topics related to neuroanesthesia, providing essential knowledge on the brain and spinal cord. Sections include chapters on anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology, along with specific chapters related to various neurosurgical and neurological problems and their anesthetic management.
This book provides an understanding of related issues, such as palliative care, evidence based practice of neuroanesthesia, sterilization techniques, biostatistics, and ethical issues, and is useful for trainees, clinicians, and researchers in the fields of neurosurgery, neurocritical care, neuroanesthesia, and neurology.
- Offers useful insights on the anesthetic management of neurosurgical and neurologic patients
- Discusses related issues, such as palliative care, evidence based practice of neuroanesthesia, sterilization techniques, biostatistics, and ethical issues
- Useful for trainees, clinicians, and researchers in the fields of neurosurgery, neurocritical care, neuroanesthesia, and neurology
Trainees, clinicians, and researchers in the fields of neurosurgery, neurocritical care, neuroanesthesia and neurology
Section I. Neuroanatomy
Chapter 1. Neuroanatomy
- Introduction
- Embryological Differentiation of Different Parts of Brain
- Anatomy of Brain
- Vascular Supply of the Brain
- The Meninges and Cerebrospinal Fluid
Chapter 2. Neuroembryology
- Formation of Zygote
- Formation of Blastocyst
- Formation of Embryonic or Germ Disc
- Formation of Definitive Notochord
- Development of Nervous System
Chapter 3. Blood–Brain Barrier
- Introduction
- Permeability at the Blood–Brain Barrier
- Cellular and Molecular Effects of Anesthetics on the Blood–Brain Barrier
- Clinical and Experimental Implications of Anesthetics on the Blood–Brain Barrier
- Conclusion
Section II. Neurophysiology
Chapter 4. Neurophysiology
- Intracranial Pressure
- Normal Intracranial Pressure
- Cerebral Compliance
- Importance of Intracranial Pressure
- Summary
- Cerebral Blood Flow
- Vascular Anatomy
- Summary
- Brain Metabolism
- Normal Cerebral Metabolism
- Summary
- Cerebrospinal Fluid
- Ventricular System
- Summary
- The Spinal Cord
- Anatomy
- Organization of the Spinal Cord
- Summary
Chapter 5. Brain Protection in Neurosurgery
- Introduction
- Nonpharmacological Strategies
- Mild Hypothermia
- Blood Pressure Control
- Induced Arterial Hypertension
- Normoglycemia
- Target Hemoglobin Concentration
- Pharmacological Strategies
- Nonanesthetic Agents
- Anesthetic Agents
- Conclusion
Section III. Neuropharmacology
Chapter 6. Neuropharmacology
- Anesthetic Drugs and Sedatives
- Intravenous Anesthetic Agents
- Inhalational Anesthetic Agents
- Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
- Local Anesthetic Agents
- Miscellaneous Drugs
- Future Directions in Neuropharmacology
- Conclusion
Chapter 7. Anesthetic Agents: Neurotoxics or Neuroprotectives?
- Introduction
- Pharmacological Considerations
- Anesthesia Practice: Clinical Outcomes
- Anesthesia and Fragile Brain
- Conclusion
- Abbreviations
Section IV. Neuromonitoring
Chapter 8. Neuromonitoring
- Introduction
- Cerebral Blood Flow
- Transcranial Sonography
- Thermal Diffusion Flowmetry
- Laser Doppler Flowmetry
- Intra-Arterial 133Xenon
- CT Perfusion
- Xenon Enhanced CT
- Positron Emission Tomography
- Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Intracranial Pressure
- Electroencephalogram
- Evoked Potential Monitoring
- Motor Evoked Potentials
- Depth of Anesthesia
- Cerebral Oxygenation Monitoring
- Jugular Venous Oximetry
- Regional Cerebral Oximetry
- Brain Tissue Oxygen Monitoring
- Cerebral Microdialysis
- Conclusion
Chapter 9. Multimodal Monitoring
- Introduction
- Temperature
- Oxygen Transport, Hemodynamics, and Brain Metabolism
- Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
- Electroencephalography and Depth of Anesthesia Monitoring
- Miscellaneous
- Integration of Information and Decision-Helping Systems
- Clinical Pearls
Section V. Positions in Neurosurgery
Chapter 10. Positioning in Neurosurgery
- Introduction
- Historical Background
- Principles of Positioning
- The Conduct of Positioning
- Surgical Approach for Craniotomies
- Positioning for Craniotomy
- Positions Used for Craniotomies
- Surgical Approach for Procedures of the Spine
- Conclusion
- Abbreviations
Section VI. Preanesthetic Evaluation
Chapter 11. Preanesthetic Evaluation of Neurosurgical Patients
- Introduction
- Preoperative Evaluation of Patient-Related Risk Factors
- Preoperative Evaluation of Specific Neurosurgical Conditions
Section VII. Neurosurgery
Chapter 12. Supratentorial Lesions
- Introduction
- Classification
- Pathophysiology and Clinical Correlations
- Clinical Features
- Neuroimaging
- Intraoperative Considerations: The Team Approach
- Anesthetic Management
- Intraoperative Management
- Emergence From Anesthesia
- Postoperative Management
- Awake Craniotomy
- Conclusions
Chapter 13. Emergence From Anesthesia
- Introduction
- Neurophysiological Response During Emergence in Neurosurgical Patients
- Specific Perioperative Considerations
- Delayed Emergence and Arousal
- Complications
- Conclusion
Chapter 14. Anesthesia for Posterior Fossa Surgery
- Introduction
- Anatomy
- Clinical Presentation
- Perioperative Management of Patients for Posterior Fossa Surgery
- Venous Air Embolism
- Postoperative Management
- Complications
- Abbreviations
Chapter 15. Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Introduction
- Basics of Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Summary
Chapter 16. Anesthesia for Epilepsy Surgery
- Introduction
- Surgical Management of Epilepsy
- Types of Surgical Treatment
- Presurgical Evaluation
- Anesthesia for Epilepsy Surgery
- Effect of Anesthetic Agents in Patients With Epilepsy
- Antiepileptic Drug Interactions
- Preanesthetic Evaluation and Preparation
- Anesthetic Management of Preoperative Procedures
- Anesthesia for Intracranial Electrode Insertion
- Anesthetic Management of Resection of Seizure Focus
- Awake Craniotomy
- Resection of Epileptogenic Focus Under General Anesthesia
- Neurostimulation for Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
- Anesthetic Management of the Patient With Epilepsy for Incidental Surgery
- Abbreviations
Chapter 17. Refractory Status Epilepticus
- Introduction
- Epidemiology
- Classification
- Cause
- Pathophysiology
- Diagnosis
- Management
- Treatment
- Conclusions
Chapter 18. Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- History
- Introduction
- Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis
- Grading of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Initial Management Concerns in Neurocritical Care Unit
- Timing of Surgery
- Clipping or Coiling
- Evaluation of a Patient With Subarachnoid Hemorrhage for Anesthesia
- Anesthetic Management
- Temporary Clipping and Brain Protection Strategy
- Intraoperative Aneurysm Rupture
- Giant Aneurysms and Circulatory Arrest
- Endovascular Management for Aneurysm Ablation
- Postoperative Management of Patients
- Conclusion
Chapter 19. Circulatory Arrest
- Introduction
- Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
- Anesthesia Management
- Complications
- Adenosine-Induced Circulatory Arrest
- Anesthesia Considerations
- Complications
- Summary
Chapter 20. Cerebrovascular Disease
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Incidence and Risk Factors
- Imaging
- Clinical Presentation
- Management of Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Arteriovenous Malformations
- Cause and Incidence
- Natural History
- Pathophysiologic Effects and Clinical Presentation
- Grading of Arteriovenous Malformations
- Imaging
- Cerebral Hemodynamics in Arteriovenous Malformation
- Management
- Surgical Resection of Arteriovenous Malformation
- Anesthetic Considerations for Resection of Arteriovenous Malformation
- Postoperative Management
- Anesthetic Considerations for Arteriovenous Malformation Embolization
- Complications During Arteriovenous Malformation Embolization
- Pediatric Arteriovenous Malformations
- Pregnancy and Arteriovenous Malformations
- Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformations
- Dural Arteriovenous Fistula
- Clinical Presentation
- Management
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Management of Carotid Artery Disease
- Monitoring
- Intraoperative Management
- Postoperative Complications and Outcomes
- Coronary Angioplasty and Stenting
- Moyamoya Disease
- Management of Moyamoya Disease
Chapter 21. Flow Arrest in Cerebrovascular Surgery
- Deep Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest
- Adenosine-Assisted Cerebral Blood Flow Arrest
- Rapid Ventricular Pacing–Assisted Cerebral Blood Flow Arrest
Chapter 22. Neuroendocrine Lesions
- Hypothalamic-Pituitary–Adrenal Axis Evaluation
- Neuroendocrine Response Related to Anesthesia and Surgery
- Pituitary Gland Adenomas
- Physiology of Pituitary Gland
- Endocrine Diseases
- Nonfunctioning Tumors
- Intraoperative Considerations
- Advantages of Endoscopic Endonasal Approach
- Relative Contraindications to Transsphenoidal Approach
- Intraoperative Issues
- Disorder of Water and Electrolytes
Chapter 23. Pituitary Apoplexy
- Clinical Features
- Management
Chapter 24. Spinal Surgery
- Introduction
- Spine
- Types of Spine Surgeries
- Surgical Approaches to the Spine
- Common Spine Disorders
- Imaging in Spine Lesions
- Positioning for Spine Surgeries
- Neurophysiological Intraoperative Monitoring During Spine Surgeries
- Preanesthetic Assessment and Optimization
- Anesthesia Management
- Postoperative Management
- Special Considerations
- Conclusion
Chapter 25. Postoperative Visual Loss
- Introduction
- Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
- Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
- Cortical Blindness
- Recent Advances
- Conclusion
Chapter 26. Neuroendoscopy
- Introduction
- Anesthetic Goals and Management
- Anesthetic Management of Specific Neuroendoscopic Procedures
- Advances in Neuroendoscopy
- Conclusion
- Clinical Pearls
Chapter 27. Pressure Inside the Neuroendoscope
- Introduction
- Indications and Procedures
- How Do Neurosurgeons Perform an Intraventricular Endoscopic Procedure?
- Anesthetic Procedure: What to Take Into Account?
- Perioperative Complications
- Conclusion
Chapter 28. Anesthesia for Functional Neurosurgery
- Introduction
- Procedure
- Anesthetic Consideration
- Anesthetic Techniques
- Complications
- Anesthesia in Patients With Deep Brain Stimulator In Situ
- Conclusion
Chapter 29. Awake Craniotomy
- Introduction
- Patient Selection
- Awake Craniotomy for Tumor Surgery
- Awake Craniotomy for Epilepsy
- Conclusion
Section VIII. Neuroradiology
Chapter 30. Anesthesia for Neuroradiology
- Introduction
- Issues Relating to Anesthesia Care in Neuroradiology
- Anesthesia for Computed Tomographic Study
- Anesthesia for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Study
- Anesthesia for Diagnostic Angiography
- Anesthetic Management of Endovascular Coiling
- Anesthetic Management of Endovascular Embolization of Arteriovenous Malformation, Arteriovenous Fistula, and Vein of Galen Malformation
- Anesthesia for Stroke Interventions
- Issues Related to Radiation During Neurointervention
- Anesthesia for Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Pregnancy and Neuroradiology
- Clinical Pearls
Chapter 31. Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Anesthetic Implications
- Introduction: The Road From X-Ray to Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Principles of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Various Types of Signals Recorded
- Hazards Related to Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Safety: General Considerations
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Safety: Management of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices and Other Implantable Devices
- Anesthesia for Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Research Applications/Emerging Clinical Applications of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Section IX. Neurotrauma
Chapter 32. Neurotrauma
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Definition
- Epidemiology
- Classification of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Physiologic Response to Brain Injury
- Neuroimaging
- Severity of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Management of Traumatic Brain Injury
- Outcome
- Emerging Treatment Modalities
- Conclusion
- Spine and Spinal Cord Trauma
- Epidemiology
- Classification of Spinal Injury
- Pathophysiology of Spinal Cord Trauma
- Systemic Complications of Spinal Cord Injuries
- Management of Spine and Spinal Cord Injury
- Emerging Treatment Modalities
Chapter 33. Biomarkers in Traumatic Brain Injury
- Introduction
- Conclusion
Section X. Neurointensive Care
Chapter 34. Neurological Critical Care
- Introduction
- History of Neurocritical Care
- Design of a Neurocritical Care Unit
- Clinical Conditions Requiring Admission to Neurocritical Care Unit
- Justification for Neurological Critical Care Units
- Pathophysiological Issues in Neurological Critical Care
- Management of Patients in a Neurological Intensive Care Unit
- Management of General Systemic Physiology
- Specific Therapeutic Issues in Individual Clinical Conditions
- Advanced Neuromonitoring
- Outcomes of Neurological Intensive Care Unit
- End-of-Life Issues in Neurological Critical Care
- Clinical Pearls
Chapter 35. Antibiotics: Prophylactic and Therapeutics
- Introduction
- Principles of Antimicrobial Therapy in Neurosurgery
- Treatment of Central Nervous System Infections in the Neurosurgical Patient
- Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Neurosurgery
Section XI. Special Considerations
Chapter 36. Pediatric Neuroanesthesia
- Overview
- Pediatric Neurophysiology
- General Principles of Pediatric Neuroanesthesia
- Intraoperative Management
- Postoperative Considerations
- Management of Specific Conditions
- Conclusion
Chapter 37. Fluid and Blood Transfusion in Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Introduction
- Fluid and Electrolyte Choices
- Type of Fluids for Perioperative Administration in Pediatric Patients
- Fluid Management in Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Osmotherapy
- Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances in Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Components
- Special Situations
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Scoliosis
- Conclusion
Chapter 38. Geriatric Neuroanesthesia
- Introduction
- Implications of Surgical Stress and Anesthesia on the Elderly
- Neurosurgical Concerns Unique to the Elderly
- Conclusion
Chapter 39. Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction
- Introduction
- Definitions, Epidemiology, and Pathophysiology
- Risk Factors
- Prevention
- Screening Tools
- Treatment
- Outcome
Chapter 40. Pregnancy
- Requirement of Neurosurgery During Pregnancy
- Physiological Alterations During Pregnancy
- Effect of Anesthetic Agents on Fetal Outcome
- Uteroplacental Drug Transfer and Neonatal Depression
- Timing and Method of Delivery
- Anesthetic Considerations During Pregnancy
- Induction: Rapid Sequence Versus Slow Neuroinduction
- Combined Cesarean Delivery and Neurosurgery
- Intracranial Pressure and Regional Anesthesia
- Postoperative Management
- Anesthesia for Interventional Neurosurgical Procedures
Chapter 41. Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
- Definition
- Venous Anatomy
- Incidence of Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
- Risk Factors
- Pathophysiology
- Clinical Manifestations
- Diagnostic Evaluation
- Treatment
- Anesthetic Management
- Prognosis
- Conclusion
Chapter 42. Neurosurgical Anesthesia in Patients With Coexisting Cardiac Disease
- Introduction
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Risk Stratification
- Perioperative Monitoring
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Valvular Heart Disease
- Tumors of the Heart
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Hypertension
- Conclusion
Chapter 43. Intraoperative Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
- Introduction
- Incidence, Morbidity, and Mortality
- Survival From Intraoperative Cardiac Arrest
- Predictors
- Cause of Intraoperative Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Quality
- Cardiac Arrest and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Neurosurgical Patients
- Prognosis
- Conclusion
Chapter 44. Coexisting Diabetes Mellitus in Neurosurgical Patients
- Introduction
- Incidence of Diabetes Mellitus
- Glycemic Indices
- Modes of Glucose Measurement
- Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus
- Cerebral Glucose Metabolism
- Hyperglycemia and the Brain
- Hyperglycemic Neuropathy
- Diabetic Dysautonomia
- Hypoglycemia and the Brain
- Evidence of Glycemic Control in Important Neurosurgical Subsets
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Tumor Surgery
- Spine Surgery
- Blood Sugar Management in Perioperative Period and Neurocritical Care
- Intraoperative Management
- Anesthetic Management
- Postoperative Glycemic Management
- Blood Sugar Control in Emergency Neurosurgical Patient
- Blood Sugar Control in Intensive Care Setup
- Nutrition
- Conclusions
- Coexisting Hypertension in Neurosurgical Patients
- Physiology of Cerebral Circulation
- Pathophysiology of Arterial Hypertension
- Hypertension in Patients With Traumatic Brain Injury
- Perioperative Management
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Antihypertensive Drugs
- Intraoperative Management
- Monitoring
- Induction of Anesthesia
- Maintenance of Anesthesia
- Recovery From Anesthesia
- Postoperative Care
- Neurocritical Care
- Conclusion
Chapter 45. Neuromuscular Disorders
- Introduction
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Myasthenic Crisis
- Lambert–Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome
- Guillain–Barré Syndrome
- Periodic Paralysis
- Myotonias
- Muscular Dystrophies
- Motor Neuron Diseases
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Huntington’s Disease
Chapter 46. Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Critically Ill Patients
- Introduction
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation: Basic Concepts and Practical Considerations
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in the Intensive Care Unit
- Contraindications and Adverse Effects
- Recommendations for the Use of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in the Intensive Care Unit
Chapter 47. Neurological Patients for Nonneurosurgeries
- Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Demyelinating Disease
- Neuromuscular Disease: Myasthenia Gravis
- Epilepsy
- Intracranial Tumors
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Chapter 48. Anesthesia for Electroconvulsive Therapy
- Background
- Technique of Electroconvulsive Therapy
- Contraindications
- Preprocedure Management
- Anesthesia for Electroconvulsive Therapy
- Side Effects
- Special Conditions
- Conclusion
Section XII. Fluids and Electrolyte Management
Chapter 49. Fluids and Electrolyte Management
- Introduction
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Definitions
- Choice of Fluids
- Hypertonic Fluids
- Isotonic Fluids
- Colloids
- Hypotonic Fluids
- Fluid Management
- Commonly Encountered Fluid Abnormalities
- Conclusion
- Clinical Pearls
Chapter 50. Crystalloid and Colloid Fluids
- Crystalloid Fluids
- Colloid Fluids
- Which Fluid to Choose?
- Conclusions
Section XIII. Pain Management
Chapter 51. Pain Management
- Postcraniotomy Pain
- Incidence
- Anatomical and Physiological Basis of Pain Following Craniotomy
- Pain-Sensitive Structures of Cranium
- Pathogenesis of Postcraniotomy Pain
- Factors Affecting Postcraniotomy Pain
- Classification and Assessment of Postcraniotomy Pain
- Preemption of Pain
- Treatment of Acute Pain
- Postcraniotomy Pain Management in the Pediatric Population
- Conclusion
- Acute Pain Management After Spinal Surgery
- Pathophysiology
- Treatment Modalities for Acute Postoperative Spinal Pain
- Conclusion
Section XIV. Brain Death and Ethical Issues
Chapter 52. Brain Death and Ethical Issues in Neuroanesthesia Practice
- Part A: Brain Death
- Criteria for Diagnosing Death
- Need for Brain Death Diagnosis
- Rules Regulating Diagnosis of Brain Death
- Criteria for Certifying Brain Stem Death
- Pitfalls/Controversies
- Conclusion
- Appendix I
- Part B: Ethical Issues in Neuroanesthesia Practice
- Ethical Issues in Clinical Care
- Ethical Issues Related to Research
- Ethical Issues Related to Team Work
- Ethical Issues Related to Training
- Ethical Issues Related to Innovative Neurosurgery
- Conclusion
Chapter 53. Organ Donation
- Introduction
- Conclusion
Section XV. Evidence-Based Practice
Chapter 54. Evidence-Based Practice of Neuroanesthesia
- Introduction
- Evidence-Based Practice and Neuroanesthesia
- Evidence and the Brain Trauma Foundation Guidelines
- Unresolved Issues in the Practice of Neuroanesthesia
- Conclusion
- Clinical Pearls
Chapter 55. Translational Research
- Introduction
- Definition
- In Neuroanesthesia
- Why Not Lead to Clinical
- To Be a Successful Translation
- Conclusion
Section XVI. Recent Advances
Chapter 56. Recent Advances in Neuroanesthesiology
- Introduction
- Endovascular Treatment of Stroke and Perioperative Stroke
- Indications for Deep Brain Stimulation
- Anesthetic Neurotoxicity
- Pre- and Postconditioning
- Brain Monitoring
- New Assays for Creutzfeldt–Jakob Disease
Chapter 57. Stem Cell Therapy
- Hypothesis of Stem Cell Research
- Stem Cell
- Historical Background
- Types of Stem Cells
- Sources of Stem Cells
- Mesenchymal Stem Cells
- Stem Cells in Neurological Diseases
- Mode of Action of Stem Cell Therapy
- Ethical Issues
- Recent Advances
Chapter 58. Pharmacogenomics
- Introduction
- Basic Genetic Principles
- Basic Pharmacologic Principles
- Anesthesia Contribution to the History of Pharmacogenomics
- Pharmacogenomics: Current Application to Clinical Anesthesia
- Conclusion
Section XVII. Sterilization Techniques
Chapter 59. Sterilization and Disinfection
- Background
- Recommendation of Preferred Methods for Various Medical Devices
- Recommendation for the Cleaning and Decontamination of Environmental Surfaces
- Recommendation for Blood Spill on the Surface
- Cleaning and Disinfection of Medical Instruments
- Cleaning and Reprocessing of Patient Care Equipment
- Reprocessing of Respiratory Apparatus and Endoscopes
- Reprocessing of Endoscopes
- Specific Issues
- Special Precaution for Inactivation of Creutzfeldt–Jakob Disease
- Health Care–Associated Infections
- Infections in Operating Rooms and Intensive Care Units
- Conclusion
Chapter 60. Universal Precautions in the Intensive Care Unit
- Introduction
- Prophylactics of Health Care–Associated Infections in the Intensive Care Unit
- Early Diagnosis of Pathogens and Infection Complications in the Intensive Care Unit
- Rational Antibiotic Therapy
- Systemic Approach
- Conclusion
Section XVIII. Palliative Care
Chapter 61. Palliative Care to Neurological and Neurosurgical Patients
- Introduction
Chapter 62. Quality of Life and Health-Related Issues
- Introduction
- Quality of Life and Health-Related Quality of Life
- Utility of Health-Related Quality of Life
- Tools for Measuring Health-Related Quality of Life
- Uses of Measuring Health-Related Quality of Life
- Health-Related Quality of Life in Relation to Neurosurgical/Neurological Conditions
- Conclusion
Section XIX. Biostatistics
Chapter 63. Biostatistics
- Introduction to Biostatistics
- Definition of Statistics
- Biostatistics and Its Applications
- Uses of Statistical Methods in Medical Sciences
- Some Basic Statistical Concepts
- Population and Sample
- Scale of Measurements
- Constant
- Variables
- Parameter and Statistic
- Ratio, Proportion, and Rate
- Statistical Inference
- Estimation
- Hypothesis Testing
- Steps in Hypothesis Testing or Testing the Statistical Significance
- Defining the Null and Alternative Hypotheses
- Calculating the Test Statistic
- Obtaining, Using, and Interpreting the p-Value
- Errors in Hypothesis Testing
- The Possible Mistakes We Can Make
- Other Important Concepts That are Essential in Statistical Inference
- Parametric and Nonparametric Statistical Methods
- Basic Principles of Statistics
- Probability Distributions
- Study Design
- Sample Size
- Data Collection and Preparing Data for Analysis
- Analysis and Presentation of Data
- Summarizing Data
- Comparing Groups: Continuous Data
- Comparing Groups: Categorical Data
- Comparing Groups: Time to Event Data
- Relation Between Two Continuous Variables
- Multivariable Analysis
- Conclusion
- No. of pages: 1036
- Language: English
- Edition: 1
- Published: March 24, 2017
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Hardback ISBN: 9780128052990
- eBook ISBN: 9780128054307
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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 Essentials of Neuroanesthesia on ScienceDirect