Perioperative Considerations and Positioning for Neurosurgical Procedures A Clinical Guide /

There are relationships that exist between neuroanesthesia, neurosurgical procedures, individual patient pathology and the positioning of a patient for said procedure. A comprehensive examination of these relationships, their association with patient morbidity/mortality and how to approach these iss...

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Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing, 2018.
Edition:1st ed. 2018.
Subjects:
Neurosurgery.
Anesthesiology.
ISBN:9783319726793
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Table of Contents:
  • Positioning Patients for Neurosurgical Procedures, A Historical Perspective
  • Biomechanics and the Mathematics of Positioning
  • Anesthesia and Patient Positioning
  • Preoperative Assessment of the Patient for the Planned Position
  • Organization of the Operating Room for Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Overall Positioning Considerations for Intracranial Procedures
  • Intracranial Procedures in the Supine, Semi-Sitting and Sitting Positions
  • Intracranial Procedures in the Lateral Position
  • Intracranial Procedures in the Prone Position
  • Spinal Surgery Positioning Overview
  • The Supine, Sitting, and Lithotomy Positions
  • Spinal Procedures in the Lateral Position
  • Spinal Procedures in the Prone Position
  • Special Considerations in Positioning for Neurosurgical Tumors: Spinal
  • Special Considerations for Intracranial Tumors
  • Special Considerations for Pediatric Positioning for Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Co-Morbidities and Positioning: Morbid Obesity and Multiple Trauma
  • Co-morbidities and Positioning: Pregnancy
  • Post Operative Positioning in the Neurointensive Care Unit
  • Differential Diagnosis, Treatment and Prognosis of Peripheral Nerve Injuries Associated with Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Legal Issues in Patient Positioning.

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