Management of severe traumatic brain injury : evidence, tricks, and pitfalls / Terje Sundstrøm [and more], editors.
| Other author | Sundstrøm, Terje. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | 2nd ed. |
| Publication Info | Cham : Springer, 2020. |
| Description | 1 online resource |
| Supplemental Content | Direct link to ebook |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Rotrauma research -- Index monitoring -- Monitoring microdialysis -- Jugular bulb measurements (SJVO2) -- Cerebral blood flow (CBF) and cerebral metabolic rate (CMR) -- Transcranial Doppler (TCD) -- Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) or cerebral oximetry -- Clinical Neurophysiology: Evoked Potentials -- Clinical Neurophysiology: Continous EEG Monitoring -- Imaging of severe traumatic brain injury in the neurointensive care unit -- Serum protein biomarkers in the management of severe traumatic brain injury -- Cardiopulmonary aspects -- Renal aspects -- Neuroendocrine aspects -- Part VIII Treatment in neurointensive care -- Guidelines for treatment of patients with severe traumatic brain injury -- The Lund therapy: a physiological approach -- Pharmacological neuroprotection -- Subacute surgery in neurointensive care -- Management of extracranial injuries -- CSF Drainage -- Hyperventilation -- Osmotherapy -- Barbiturates for ICP management -- Management of fluid and electrolyte disturbances -- Sedation: including pain treatment and withdrawal symptoms -- Nutrition -- Management of CNS-related infection -- Management of extracranial infections -- Temperature management -- Seizures -- Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity -- Prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism -- Coagulopathy (bleeding tendency) -- Corticosteroids -- Management of acute psychiatric problems -- Part IX Rehabilitation and follow-up -- Rehabilitation after severe TBI -- Long-term follow-up -- Part X Outcome and prognosis -- General overview -- Somatic consequences -- Neuropsychiatric consequences -- Neuropsychological perspectives -- Neurosurgical challenges -- Minimally conscious and vegetative state -- Specific peadiatric concerns -- Socioeconomic consequences -- Subacute MR Imaging: Traumatic axonal injury, brain stem lesions and prognostic factors -- Neurodegeneration and dementia -- Part XI Research in severe TBI -- The neurointensive care unit as a platform for advanced clinical research -- Current state-of-the-art in neu. |
| Abstract | This book provides sound clinical guidance on the treatment of adults and children with severe head injuries, from the time of initial contact through to the rehabilitation center. Offers recommended diagnostic and therapeutic measures, and useful flow charts. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Management of severe traumatic brain injury. 2nd ed. Cham : Springer, 2020 3030393828 9783030393823 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9783030393830 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 3030393836 (electronic bk.) |
| Standard identifier# | 10.1007/978-3-030-39383-0 |
| Standard identifier# | 10.1007/978-3-030-39 |
| Stock number | com.springer.onix.9783030393830 Springer Nature |
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| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |