Neurocritical Care, An Issue of Neurosurgery Clinics of North America (Volume 29-2) (The Clinics: Surgery, Volume 29-2)

By Alejandro A. Rabinstein MD FAAN
This issue of Neurosurgery Clinics, edited by Alejandro A. Rabinstein, will focus on Neurocritical Care. Topics will include Anoxic-Ischemic Brain Injury, Practical Approach to Posttraumatic Intracranial Hypertension According to Pathophysiologic Reasoning, Management of Traumatic Brain Injury: An Update, Cortical Spreading Depression and Ischemia in Neurocritical Patients, Targeted Temperature Management in Brain-Injured Patients, Herpes Virus Encephalitis in Adults: Current Knowledge and Old Myths, Primary Acute Neuromuscular Respiratory Failure, Intensive Care Unit–Acquired Weakness, Recent Advances in the Acute Management of Intracerebral Hemorrhage, New Developments in Refractory Status Epilepticus, Acute Cardiac Complications in Critical Brain Disease, Nosocomial Infections in the Neurointensive Care Unit, Neurologic Complications of Solid Organ Transplantation, and Shared Decision Making in Neurocritical Care.

Neurocritical care is a complex and constantly evolving field that deals with the comprehensive care of critically ill patients with neurological diseases or injury. It involves the management of acute and life-threatening conditions such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, anoxic-ischemic brain injury, and postoperative neurological complications.

In this context, the book edited by Alejandro A. Rabinstein, titled “Neurocritical Care,” is a valuable resource for clinicians, researchers, and residents who are interested in the latest developments in this field. This book features contributions from expert clinicians and researchers, who discuss the latest evidence-based strategies for the management of critically ill neurological patients.

The book starts with a comprehensive overview of anoxic-ischemic brain injury, one of the most challenging and devastating conditions in neurocritical care. The authors discuss the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management of this condition, including the latest advances in targeted temperature management, neuroprotective agents, and multimodal monitoring.

Another highlight of the book is the chapter on posttraumatic intracranial hypertension, which provides a practical approach to the management of this challenging condition. The authors emphasize the importance of understanding the underlying pathophysiology of intracranial pressure (ICP) elevation, which can have various causes, such as cerebral edema, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and hydrocephalus.

Moreover, the book covers several other important topics such as ischemia in the neurocritical patients, herpes virus encephalitis in adults, recent advances in the acute management of intracerebral hemorrhage, and shared decision-making in neurocritical care. These topics are discussed in detail with the latest evidence-based data, guidelines, and treatment algorithms, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the current state of the art in neurocritical care.

Overall, “Neurocritical Care” is an excellent resource for all those involved in the management of critically ill neurological patients. It is a comprehensive guide that will help readers to improve their diagnostic and therapeutic skills, apply evidence-based strategies, and enhance patient outcomes.

In conclusion, I highly recommend “Neurocritical Care” to all clinicians, researchers, and residents who want to stay up to date with the latest advances in this challenging field. The book provides a wealth of information and practical guidelines that will help readers to excel in their practice. If you are interested in neurocritical care, this book is a must-read that you shouldn’t miss!

So, if you want to boost your knowledge on neurocritical care with a book that covers the most important topics with the latest technologies and treatments, “Neurocritical Care” is definitely the right choice for you! Don’t hesitate to order your copy now and take your neurocritical care practice to the next level!

Product Details

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Elsevier; 1st edition (March 29, 2018)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 032361048X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0323610483