Problem Based Learning Discussions in Neuroanesthesia and Neurocritical Care

Problem Based Learning Discussions in Neuroanesthesia and Neurocritical Care
Author: Hemanshu Prabhakar
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 456
Release: 2020-03-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 981150458X

This book presents a student-centric, problem-based approach to learning key issues in neuroanesthesia and neurocritical care, a concept that is gaining popularity and acceptance in the medical education field. Each chapter starts with a brief case scenario describing the condition, followed by series of questions and answers covering important aspects like differential diagnosis, associated co-morbidity, preoperative evaluation and preparation, intraoperative anesthetic management, postoperative management and prognosis. Featuring questions to engage readers, and providing answers based on reason and supported by evidence and references, the book is a valuable educational aid for trainees and residents. It also offers insights into the real-world clinical situations, making it of interest to practicing anesthesiologists and neuroanesthesiologists.

Manual of Neurocritical Care

Manual of Neurocritical Care
Author: Kapil Zirpe
Publisher: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2023-01-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9354659454

1. Admission and Discharge Policies 2. Protocols in Neuro Intensive Care Unit 3. Examination of Patients on Admission 4. Management of Routine Postoperative Patients 5. Neurotrauma in ICU 6. Intracerebral Hematoma 7. Subarachnoid Hemorrhage 8. ICU Management of Neuromedicine Patients 9. Common Problems in Neuro ICU 10. Acid-Base Disorders/Fluids and Electrolytes 11. Reversal of Coagulopathy 12. Nutrition and Gastrointestinal Prophylaxis 13. Common Ventilatory Modes in Neurocritical Care 14. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Protocol 15. Commonly Used Drugs and Dosages 16. Procedures in Neurocritical Care Unit 17. Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Neurocritical Care 18. Brain Death and Organ Donation

Case Studies in Neuroanesthesia and Neurocritical Care

Case Studies in Neuroanesthesia and Neurocritical Care
Author: George A. Mashour
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 361
Release: 2011-02-03
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1139494082

The anesthetic considerations and procedures involved in the perioperative care of the neurosurgical patient are among the most complex in anesthesiology. The practice of neurosurgery and neuroanesthesiology encompasses a wide range of cases, from major spine surgery, to aneurysm clipping and awake craniotomy. Case Studies in Neuroanesthesia and Neurocritical Care provides a comprehensive view of real-world clinical practice. It contains over 90 case presentations with accompanying focussed discussions, covering the broad range of procedures and monitoring protocols involved in the care of the neurosurgical patient, including preoperative and postoperative care. The book is illustrated throughout with practical algorithms, useful tables and examples of neuroimaging. Written by leading neuroanesthesiologists, neurologists, neuroradiologists and neurosurgeons from the University of Michigan Medical School and the Cleveland Clinic, these clear, concise cases are an excellent way to prepare for specific surgical cases or to aid study for both written and oral board examinations.

Neuroanesthesia: A Problem-Based Learning Approach

Neuroanesthesia: A Problem-Based Learning Approach
Author: David E. Traul
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2018-09-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0190852461

Neuroanesthesia: A Problem-Based Learning Approach provides an up-to-date and comprehensive review of the neuroanesthesia subspecialty. Its problem-based format incorporates a pool of practical, multiple-choice questions for self-assessment. Each of its 29 case-based chapters is accompanied by 10 questions and answers, accessible online in a full practice exam. The cases presented are also unique, as each chapter starts with a case description, usually a compilation of several actual cases; it then branches out through case-based questions, to increasingly complex situations. This structure is designed to create an authentic experience that mirrors that of an oral board examination. The discussion sections that follow offer a comprehensive approach to the chapter's subject matter, thus creating a modern, complete, and up-to-date medical review of that topic. This book is equally a solid reference compendium of neuroanesthesia topics and a comprehensive review to assist the general practitioner both in day-to-day practice and during preparation for certification exams. Its problem-based format makes it an ideal resource for the lifelong learner and the modern realities of education.

Textbook of Neuroanesthesia and Neurocritical Care

Textbook of Neuroanesthesia and Neurocritical Care
Author: Hemanshu Prabhakar
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 515
Release: 2019-04-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9811333874

This two-volume book offers a comprehensive guide to anesthetic management and critical care management in neurosurgical and neurological patients. This first volume focuses on neuroanesthesia. The book begins with basic information on neuroanesthesia, extensively discussing the anatomy of the brain and spine, physiology and relevant pharmacology. Special considerations for pregnant, pediatric and geriatric patients are covered in separate chapters. Each neurosurgical condition is discussed in a standard format relevant for neurosurgical patients, and each chapter, prepared by experts in the field, includes ample illustrations and flowcharts. Information is also provided on the latest evidence-based approaches, robotic surgery and gene therapy. The book offers a valuable resource for all residents, fellows and trainees in the fields of neuroanesthesia and anesthesia; it will also benefit practitioners and consultants.

Anesthesiology: a Problem-Based Learning Approach

Anesthesiology: a Problem-Based Learning Approach
Author: Tracey Straker
Publisher:
Total Pages: 481
Release: 2018-12-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0190850698

Using illustrative clinical cases, this volume in the Problem-Based Learning series reviews key topics in Anesthesia frequently encountered in clinical practice and on examinations. It highlights practical issues that arise in the operating room and solutions for them. With real-world clinical cases and discussion questions that guide case progression, this book facilitates both individual and small-group learning. Each case is further broken down to include additional related subtopics for maximum yield. Evidence-based reviews and multiple-choice self-assessment questions follow each case, making this book ideal for continuing education in anesthesia for the generalist and specialist practitioner. Teachers and trainees in anesthesiology will take advantage of this book's features for targeted teaching, learning, and retention.

Fundamentals of Neuroanesthesia

Fundamentals of Neuroanesthesia
Author: Keith J. Ruskin
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2013-10
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0199755981

Fundamentals of Neuroanesthesia is a comprehensive guide to neuroanesthesia which focuses neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, and neurosurgical procedures, and then offers practical approaches to the practice of neurosurgical anesthesia.

Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice of Neuroanesthesia and Neurocritical Care

Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice of Neuroanesthesia and Neurocritical Care
Author: Hemanshu Prabhakar
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2021-11-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0128218282

The current practice of medicine is largely moving toward applying an evidence-based approach. Evidence-based medicine is the integration of best research evidence using systematic reviews of the medical literature and then translating it into practice by selecting treatment options for specific cases based on the best research. Clinicians rely on the availability of evidence and accordingly take decisions to provide best treatment to their patients. Clinical management of neurologically compromised patients is challenging and varied; for this reason, treating physicians including neuroanesthesiologists are always in search of best available evidence for patient management and care. Essentials of Evidence-Based Practice of Neuroanesthesia and Neurocritical Care highlights the various controversies that exist in the practice of neuroanesthesia and provides conclusive evidence-based solutions. This comprehensive resource succinctly discusses evidence-based practice of neuroanesthesia based on systematic reviews in clinical neuroscience research. Topics include neurophysiology: ICP or CPP thresholds; neuropharmacology: intravenous or inhalational anesthetics; and neuromonitoring: ICP monitoring. Evidence-based practice is now an integral part of neuroscience, and this book will help residents and trainees gain knowledge to apply it to their practice. Endorsements/Reviews: "Evidence based practice is facilitating changes at a rapid pace in neuroanesthesia and neurocritical care practice. Its practice is exceedingly crucial in neuroanesthesia and neurocritical care considering the criticality of the neurologically sick patients, which leaves little or no room for error for an acceptable outcome in them. Patient management in Neuroanesthesia and neurocritical care has many contentious issues because of rapidly evolving changes in their management which require treatment guided by the latest available evidence in literature. Dr. Hemanshu Prabhakar is a strong proponent of evidence based practice for the management of neurologically ill patients both for surgical procedures and their management in neurointensive care unit. Undoubtedly, this book will be of enormous benefits to the students as well as teachers of neuroanesthesia and neurocritical care sub-specialties." -- Parmod Bithal, Editor-In-Chief, Journal of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care (JNACC) - Highlights the various controversies that exist in the practice of neuroanesthesia and provides conclusive evidence-based solutions - Topics include neurophysiology: ICP or CPP thresholds; neuropharmacology: intravenous or inhalational anesthetics; and neuromonitoring: ICP monitoring - Provides residents and trainees with the knowledge to apply evidence-based practice of neuroanesthesia to their practice

Neurocritical Care

Neurocritical Care
Author: John P. Adams
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2010-01-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1848820704

Brain injury is a worldwide leading cause of mortality and morbidity and requires early and appropriate management to minimize these adverse sequelae. Despite such needs, access to specialist centers is limited, forcing both immediate and secondary care of these patients onto generalist staff. These responsibilities are made more problematical by differences in patient management between and even within specialist centers, due in part to an insuffcient evidence-base for many interventions directed at brain injury. This book is borne out of the above observations and is targeted at em- gency and acute medicine, anesthetic and general intensive care staff caring for brain injury of diverse etiology, or surgical teams responsible for the inpatient care of minor to moderate head trauma. Although explaining the various facets of specialist care, the book is not intended to compete with texts directed at neurosciences staff, but aims to advise on optimal care in general hospitals, including criteria for transfer, by a combination of narrative on pathophysiology, principles of care, templates for documentation, and highly specifc algorithms for particular problems. It is intended that the content and structure can form the basis of guidelines and protocols that refect the needs of individual units and that can be constantly refned. Our ultimate goal is to promote informed, consistent, auditable, multidisciplinary care for this cohort of patients and we hope that this text contributes to that process.