Main description:

This book will provide all the basic details of neuroanaesthesia and how management of different neurosurgical cases may differ. Simple issues such as neurological examination of patient, understanding CT-scan and MRI scans along with anaesthetic management are discussed in simple language, making this book a ready-reckoner. The title provides an insight into all possible aspects of anesthetic management of neurosurgical and commonly encountered neurologic patients. The book also includes chapters related to allied specialities such as critical care, neurology and neuroradiology, making it a complete package.

Contents:

Basic principles of Neuroanaesthesia. Examining the neurosurgical patient. Monitoring the neurosurgical patient. Anaesthesia for neurosurgical patient. Positioning the neurosurgical patient. Fluid management of neurosurgical patient. Case-specific management. Pre- operative complications in neurosurgical patients. Basics of neuroradiology. Basics of neurointensive care. Special considerations. Appendix: Scales and Scores.