The central nervous system in pediatric critical illness and injury

Neurologic emergencies are a common reason for admission to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). A thorough understanding of the diseases and disorders affecting the pediatric central nervous system is vital for any physician orhealth care provider working in the PICU. The Central Nervous System in Pediatric Critical Illness and Injury has been written by an international panel ofexperts to provide readers with an in-depth discussion on the resuscitation, stabilization, and ongoing care of the critically ill or injured child with central nervous system dysfunction. This book is therefore absolutely crucial for anyone working in the pediatric intensive care unit, from physicians, residents and fellows in critical care, pulmonology, cardiology and pediatricians tospecialist nurses and support personnel on the PICU and all medical professionals that are involved in the management of these patients. INDICE: CNS Monitoring. Molecular Biology Of Brain Injury. Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Management of Neurosurgical Diseases. Tumors of the Central Nervous System. Intracranial Hypertension. n-Accidental Trauma and Shaken Baby Syndrome. Evaluation of Coma. Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy. Toxic and Metabolic Encephalopathies. Infections of the Central Nervous System. Status Epilepticus. Diseases Of The Peripheral Nervous System.

• ISBN: 978-1-84800-992-9
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 165
• Fecha Publicación: 01/12/2008
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés