Description
Book SynopsisThis practical book covers neuro-critical care procedures performed in medical or surgical ICU and different procedures dedicated to acute neurological care.
The book's format allows for quick decisions about care and protocols while treating neurologically injured patients. Divided into two sections, the first focuses on procedures. The outlines of these chapters include indication, technique, types of kits available, and challenges. The second section covers the protocols; these chapters feature flowcharts, drugs/device, doses of drugs, description of device, indication, evidence, and future prospects.
This succinct guide will serve as a go-to reference for residents, fellows, intensivists, or any healthcare personnel within neuro-critical care unit.
Table of ContentsProcedure Skills:
Vascular access: Peripheral, Central, Pulmonary Artery, Arterial
Airway access: Endotracheal Intubation, Laryngeal Airway, Direct laryngoscopy,Bronchoscopy,Percutaneous Tracheostomy, Cricothyroidotomy
Intracranial Access: Camino, External Ventricular Drain, Licox, Intraventricular drug administration, Subdural drain placement
Thoracic Access: Thoracocentesis, Chest tube insertion, Pericardiocentesis
Abdominal Access: Paracentesis
Spinal Access: Lumbar puncture, Intrathecal drug administration
Ultrasound Skills: Transcranial Doppler, Vascular, Abdominal, Cardiac, Lung
Protocols:
Sedation Management
Intracranial Pressure Management
Sepsis
Temperature Modulation
Status Epilepticus
Mechanical Ventilation and Ventilator Weaning
Percutaneous Tracheostomy Care
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Vasospasm in SAH
Endotracheal Intubation
Phenobarbital
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Electrolyte management
Plasmapheresis and Intravenous Immunoglobulin
