Hypothermia and Cerebral Ischemia (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780896036604)

A comprehensive review of the scientific and clinical studies that have led to the resurgence of interest in hypothermia as a neuroprotective strategy in the treatment of stroke and traumatic brain injury. Topics of special importance include intraoperative and intensive care management of hypothermia-treated patients, a critical look at the potential for combining hypothermia with pharmacotherapy, and an update on the latest technological advances that have made hypothermic treatment possible in today's clinical setting.

Author: Carolina M. Maier
ISBN-10: 089603660X
ISBN-13: 9780896036604
Publisher: Humana
Language: English
Published: 10/17/2003
Pages: 188
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.86h x 5.74w x 0.77d