Oxford Textbook of Neurocritical Care 2nd edition

Neurocritical care is a multidisciplinary specialty that provides comprehensive management for all life-threatening disorders of the central nervous system and their complications. Increased understanding of the pathophysiology of acute central nervous system disorders and their impact on systemic organ systems, in association with advances in neuromonitoring and neuroimaging techniques, has led to the introduction of more effective and individualised treatment strategies that have translated into improved outcomes for critically ill neurological patients. As well as treatments targeted to the acute neurological disorder, critically ill neurological patients require meticulous general intensive care support to maintain systemic physiological stability and optimize neurological outcomes.

The second edition of the Oxford Textbook of Neurocritical Care brings together international experts from various disciplines to provide a comprehensive global perspective on this field. In 33 updated or new chapters, the book discusses the pathophysiology of acute neurological conditions, advancements in monitoring and imaging techniques, evidenced-based treatment strategies, prognostication, patient outcomes, and ethics. Each chapter highlights advancements within specific areas and underscores the critical attention to detail that is the basis of neurocritical care practice.

While primarily designed for those in the neurocritical care field, this textbook also serves as a valuable resource for other clinical professionals who encounter patients with acute neurological conditions in their practice. It is also a useful resource for trainees from many disciplines

• International experts from several disciplines provide the latest evidence-based practice as experts in the field.
• Three sections that fully address neurocritical care : General Principles, Monitoring and Specific Condition
• Provides guidance on individualised management of specific conditions to optimise patient outcomes.
• A single source to learn about the latest updates on all elements of neurocritical care.

New to this Edition:

• Extensive coverage of the field including neurophysiology and neuropharmacology, monitoring and the management of specific problems.
• New content covering brain echography, artificial intelligence, paediatric neurocritical care, neuroCovid, and neurocritical care in resource poor environments.

CONTENTS

1.:Applied Neurophysiology & Neuropharmacology, Kelley Flesher, W. Andrew Kofke, and Ramani Balu
2.:Physiology of Cerebral Blood Flow, Ossama Khazzaal, and W. Andrew Kofke
3.:Cardiorespiratory Support, Michele Salvagno, Chiara Robba, and Fabio Silvio Taccone
4.:Fluid Management, Abdullah Bib Zahid, and Jose Suarez
5.:Sedation & Analgesia, Patrick Mark Wanner, Geert Meyfroidt, and Luzius A. Steiner
6.:Nutrition, Yaseen M. Arabi, and Jean-Charles Preiser
7.:Intracranial Pressure, Carolina Iaquaniello, and Giuseppe Citerio
8.:Cerebral Blood Flow Monitoring, Nuno V. Gomes, and Luzius A. Steiner
9.:Monitoring Cerebral Oxygenation, Matthew R. Leach, and Lori A. Shutter
10.:Cerebral Microdialysis, Sara Venturini, Keri L.H Carpenter, Peter J. Hutchinson, and Adel Helmy
11.:Multiomodal Monitoring & Artificial Intelligence, J. Claude Hemphill, and Rajat Dhar
12.:Brain Echography, Aarti Sarwal, Chiara Robba, and Giuseppe Citerio
13.:Electrophysiology, Elizabeth E. Carroll, and Jan Claassen
14.:Neuroimaging, Sara Shams, Mana Shams, and Max Wintermark
15.:Postoperative Care, Nicolas Bruder
16.:Traumatic Brain Injury, Tommi K. Korhonen, Angelos Kolias, Richard T. Protheroe, and Peter J. Hutchinson
17.:Subarachnoid Haemmorhage, Katharina Busl, Sema Akkus, and Carolina Maciel
18.:Intracerebral Haemorrhage, Craig S. Anderson and Magdy H. Selim
19.:Acute Ischaemic Stroke, Ugan Reddy and Martin Smith
20.:Spinal Cord Injury, Anahita Malvea, Laureen D. Hachem, and Michael G. Fehlings
21.:Neuromuscular Disorders, Maxwell S. Damian and Werner J. Z ‘Graggen
22.:Epilepsy & Status Epilepticus, Jan Novy, and Andrea O. Rossetti
23.:Infection & Inflammation, Pedro Kurtz, and Romain Sonneville
24.:Neuro-COVID, Virginia F.J. Newcombe, and Elisa R. Zanier
25.:Postcardiac Arrest Syndrome, Jerry P. Nolan, and Claudio Sandroni
26.:Disorders of Consciousness, Leandro R.D Sanz, Oliver Bodart, and Steven Laureys
27.:Nonneurological Complications, Ian C. Schoonbaert, and Andreas H. Kramer
28.:Electrolyte & Endocrine Disturbances, Mathieu Van der Jagt, and Marcel Aries
29.:Paediatric Neurocritical Care, Emma Harley, Valerie Rae and Tsz-Yan Milly Lo
30.:Neurocritical Care in Resource Poor Environments, Gentle Sunder Shrestha, Ritesh Lamsal, and Indranil Ghosh
31.:Brain Death, Ariane Lewis, and Rafael Badenes
32.:Organ Donation, Michael J. Souter, and Jan Gunst
33.:Ethics, Erwin J.O Kompanje