Neuro ICU Procedure Atlas

Atlas provides insightful guidance on how to perform core procedures in the neuro ICU!

Neuro ICU Procedure Atlas by distinguished neurosurgeons Jack I. Jallo and David F. Slottje is a visually rich, step-by-step atlas describing technical aspects of common bedside procedures performed in patients with grave neurological conditions. With contributions from an impressive group of contributors, the book features 13 chapters encompassing fundamental techniques, such as shunt externalization/shunt tap, lumbar puncture, lumbar drain, ICP monitor, PbtO2 and JvO2 monitors, central and arterial line, cervical traction, intubation, cricothyrotomy, chest tube, and more.

Key Highlights:

• In-depth, reader friendly discussion of vital clinical issues including indications and contraindications, relevant anatomy/physiology, and complications
• Clinical pearls and troubleshooting sections for each approach
• Illustrations of ventricular drain or ICP monitor placement, non-conventional ventricular drain insertion points, trajectory lines for ventricular drain insertion, and more provide detailed visual learning guides

This essential resource will help neurosurgical residents and early-career neurosurgeons, intensivists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants accelerate the learning curve for the bedside care of critically ill patients.

Table of contents:

Chapter 1: External Ventricular Drain
Chapter 2: Shunt Tap and Shunt Externalization
Chapter 3: Lumbar Puncture
Chapter 4: Lumbar Drain
Chapter 5: Parenchymal Intracranial Pressure Monitor
Chapter 6: Brain Tissue Oxygenation: Procedural Steps and Clinical Utility
Chapter 7: Jugular Bulb Oxygen Monitor
Chapter 8: Central Line
Chapter 9: Arterial Line
Chapter 10: Cervical Traction
Chapter 11: Intubation
Chapter 12: Cricothyrotomy
Chapter 13: Chest Tube Insertion