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Neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care / Paul Sampson, Richard Struthers, Jess Welbourne, Ashleigh Williams.

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Struthers, Richard, editor.
Welbourne, Jessie, editor.
Williams, Ashleigh, editor.
Oxford Academic Medicine
Series:
Oxford specialist handbooks in anaesthesia
Oxford medicine online.
Oxford medicine online
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Anesthesia in neurology.
Nervous system--Surgery.
Nervous system.
Neurological intensive care.
Anesthesia--methods.
Neurosurgical Procedures--methods.
Medical Subjects:
Anesthesia--methods.
Neurosurgical Procedures--methods.
Physical Description:
1 online resource : illustrations.
Place of Publication:
Oxford : Oxford University Press, [2026]
Contents:
Cover
Half Title
Series
Title Page
Copyright Page
Preface
Table of Contents
Contributors
Section 1 Neuroanaesthesia
Chapter 1 Applied Clinical Sciences
Gross Anatomy of the Brain
Protective Layers
Skull
Meninges
Major Intracranial Structures
Cerebrum
Brainstem
Cranial Nerves
The Pituitary Gland
The Ventricular System
Arterial Supply to the Brain
The 'Anterior Circulation' of the Brain
Internal Carotid Arteries
Posterior Communicating Arteries
Anterior Cerebral Arteries
Middle Cerebral Arteries
The 'Posterior Circulation' of the Brain
Vertebral Arteries
Basilar Artery
Posterior Cerebral Arteries
The Meningeal Arterial Supply
Venous Drainage of the Brain
The 'superficial Venous Drainage' of the Brain
Superior Sagittal Sinus
Transverse Sinuses
Sigmoid Sinuses
Cavernous Sinuses
Internal Jugular Veins
Intracranial Pressure
Monro-Kellie Doctrine
Reducing ICP
CBV
CSF Volume
Tissue Volume
ICP Waveforms and CSF Physiology
Variations in ICP
ICP Phase Analysis
Frequency Domain Analysis
ICP Dose
Pathological ICP Waves
Cerebrospinal Fluid
CSF Volume and Flow
CSF Absorption
CSF Pressure, Composition, and Function
Cerebral Circulation and Metabolism
Cerebral Perfusion Pressure
Cerebral Metabolism and Blood Flow Coupling
Autoregulation, CBF, and Perfusion Pressure
Biochemical Factors
Carbon Dioxide
Oxygen
Autonomic Nervous System
Temperature
Viscosity
Neuropharmacology
Intravenous Anaesthetic Agents and Total Intravenous Anaesthesia (TIVA)
Propofol
Thiopental
Ketamine
Volatile Anaesthetic Agents
Opioids
Benzodiazepines
Dexmedetomidine
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
Box 1.1 Clinical Relevance of Dura Mater
Box 1.2 Vertebral Artery Dissection
Box 1.4 Cerebral Blood Flow
Box 1.5 Key Equations for CPP and CMRO2
Box 1.6 Key Clinical Parameters in Neuroanaesthesia Affecting CBF
Box 1.7 An Approach to Induction of Neuroanaesthesia
Box 1.8 TIVA Vs. Volatile Agents in Neuroanaesthesia
Chapter 2 General Principles of Neuroanaesthesia
Preoperative Assessment for Neurosurgery
Situations
Observations and History
Investigations
Medications
Communications
Airway Management in Neurosurgery
Airway Assessment
Intubation, Airway Exchange, and Extubation
Selection of an Appropriate Airway Device
Minimising Response to Laryngoscopy and Intubation
Securing the ETT
ETT Exchange and Extubation
Airway Management in Traumatic C-Spine Injury
Human Factors
Positioning and Access to Airway
Airway Manoeuvres
Technique and Equipment
Awake Tracheal Intubation (ATI)
Overview of Intraoperative and Postoperative Care of Cranial Surgery
Teamwork and Communication
Core Neuroanaesthetic Intraoperative Goals
Monitoring and IV Access
Induction
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Electronic reproduction. Oxford Available via World Wide Web.
Description based on online resource and publisher information; title from PDF title page (viewed on December 15, 2025).
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Print version:
ISBN:
9780191998034
0191998036
9780198896012
0198896018
9780198896029
0198896026
Publisher Number:
90104226198
CIPO000345026
Access Restriction:
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