Recognizing brain injury / Eelco F. M. Wijdicks.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wijdicks, Eelco F. M., 1954- author.

Series:

Core principles of acute neurology

Core Principles of Acute Neurology

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Brain--Wounds and injuries.

Brain.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (170 pages) : illustrations.

Place of Publication:

Oxford, England : Oxford University Press, 2014.

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Recognizing Brain Injury is the perfect primer on clinically recognizing acute brain injury and treating its consequences. Acute brain injury often changes the dynamics of cerebral blood flow, cerebrospinal fluid mechanics and eventually intracranial pressure. Furthermore, acute brain and spine injury impacts heart function, blood pressure control, breathing regulation, and even gastric and bladder function. It is necessary to not only understand these fundamentals, but also how certain measures could influence or correct these manifestations. Combining basic neuroscience with practical use in an easily-accessible prose, Dr. Wgdicks has provided a critical guide for both the novice and expert clinician. Key Features, Straight-forward explanation of complex mechanisms of brain injury, Guidance on care of any acutely ill neurologic patient, with solutions to common emergencies, Detailed illustrations facilitate the understanding of complex and major concepts Book jacket.

Contents:

1 Neurology of Acute Injury 1

2 Neurology of Intracranial Pressure 17

3 Neurology of Cerebrospinal Fluid 29

4 Neurology of Unconsciousness 43

5 Neurology of Breathing 59

6 Neurology of Blood Pressure 77

7 Neurology of Cardiac Function 91

8 Neurology of Gastroenterology 105

9 Neurology of the Bladder 117

10 Troubleshooting: Localization Pearls 129.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

Local Notes:

Electronic reproduction. Palo Alto, Calif. : ebrary, 2014. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ebrary affiliated libraries.

Other Format:

Print version: Wijdicks, Eelco F. M., 1954- Recognizing brain injury.

ISBN:

9780199359165

OCLC:

874029302

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.