- Fills a crucial need for a book covering Neurocritical care procedures and protocols in the unit
- Describes different important protocols, existing evidence for them, and future modification possibilities
- Serves as an easy-to-use reference for clinicians and healthcare personnel within neuro-critical care unit
This practical book covers neuro-critical care procedures performed in medical or surgical ICU and different procedures dedicated to acute neurological care.
The book's format allows for quick decisions about care and protocols while treating neurologically injured patients. Divided into two sections, the first focuses on procedures. The outlines of these chapters include indication, technique, types of kits available, and challenges. The second section covers the protocols; these chapters feature flowcharts, drugs/device, doses of drugs, description of device, indication, evidence, and future prospects.
This succinct guide will serve as a go-to reference for residents, fellows, intensivists, or any healthcare personnel within neuro-critical care unit.
Table of Contents- Vascular Access
- Pulmonary Artery Catheters
- Arterial Catheters
- Airway Access
- Thoracocentesis
- Chest Tube Thoracostomy
- Pericardiocentesis
- Paracentesis
- Lumbar Puncture and Intrathecal Drug Administration
- Intracranial Access
- Point of Care Ultrasound
- Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound
- Cervical Traction
- Sedation and Analgesia Management
- Intracranial Hypertension in Intensive Care Unit
- Sepsis and Fever in the Neuro-Critical Care Unit (NCCU)
- Status Epilepticus
- Targeted Temperature Management
- Mechanical Ventilation and Weaning In ICU
- Tracheostomy Care
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Endotracheal Intubation via Direct Laryngoscopy
- Vasospasm
- Phenobarbital for Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Hyperglycemia
- Electrolyte Management
- Plasmapheresis
- Intravenous Immunoglobulin
- Brain Death
- Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
- Delirium
