Fundamentals of Neuroanesthesia

Neurosurgical procedures are becoming more common and are taking place in the operating room and in interventional suites. Procedures that used to be performed only at major academic institutions are also being done in small community hospitals, and anesthesiologists in private practice are being asked to care for these patients. In many cases, treatment options are controversial or rapidly evolving. Close cooperation between the anesthesiologist and neurosurgeon is essential to achieve optimal outcomes and early recognition of any adverse events so appropriate therapy can be implemented. Fundamentals of Neuroanesthesia is a comprehensive guide to neuroanesthesia that discusses neurophysiology, neuroanatomy, and neurosurgical procedures and offers practical approaches and solutions to administering neuroanesthesia and providing perioperative care for neurosurgical patients. Chapters emphasize clinical management of neurosurgical problems that may be encountered in community practice as well as major academic medical centers. Highlighted key points, figures, algorithms, and management procedures supplement the text. This book is a must-have volume for general anesthesiologists, anesthesiology fellows, and subspecialists. "Each chapter is well organized. It starts with an introductory paragraph as to what is covered in the chapter; headings and subheadings of topics and explanations, plus images and tables; a Conclusion, and a list of References. The physicians and other experts from the United States and Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands and the three editors named below contributed well-researched and up-to-date material to this book to make it a truly unique and outstanding contribution to the study and practice neuroanesthesia." -Nano Khilnani, Biz India1. Central Nervous System Anatomy ; 2. Therapeutic Control of Brain Volume and Blood Flow ; 3. Monitoring Blood Flow and Metabolism ; 4. Monitoring Neurologic Function ; 5. Cerebral Ischemia and Neuroprotection ; 6. Neuroimaging Techniques ; 7. Intravenous Induction Agents and Opioids ; 8. Inhaled Anesthetics ; 9. Neuromuscular Blocking Agents ; 10. Fluid Management in the Neurosurgical Patient ; 11. Intracranial Tumors ; 12. Pituitary and Neuroendocrine Surgery ; 13. Neurovascular Surgery ; 14. Stereotactic Neurosurgery ; 15. Awake Craniotomy ; 16. Posterior Fossa Surgery ; 17. Epilepsy Surgery ; 18. Severe Head Injury ; 19. Spinal Cord Surgery ; 20. Interventional Neuroradiology ; 21. Carotid Endarterectomy and Carotid Artery Bypass ; 22. Surgical Positioning ; 23. Airway Management in the Patient with an Unstable Cervical Spine ; 24. Pediatric Neurosurgery ; 25. Neurosurgery in the Hemodynamically Unstable Patient ; 26. Occlusive Cerebrovascular Disease ; 27. Neurosurgical Critical Care ; 28. Ethical Considerations and Brain Death ; 29. Quality Management