{"product_id":"neurosurgical-emergencies-christopher-loftus-9781626233331","title":"Neurosurgical Emergencies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA state-of-the-art reference on the management and treatment of neurosurgical emergencies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe third edition of this acclaimed book covers frequently encountered neurosurgical emergencies, with contributions from renowned experts in their respective subspecialties. Clinical insights and easy-to-follow protocols are presented for emergencies associated with disease, infection, and trauma - and complications such as status epilepticus and acute shunt malfunction. Injury classification, evaluation, clinical presentation, imaging, surgical indications, approaches, and prognosis are presented for each condition. Concise, evidence-based descriptions enable readers to rapidly gain a solid understanding of the pathogenesis of each problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe authors retained the scope and content of previous editions and added six new chapters that reflect recent advances. These include novel invasive brain monitoring techniques and their relevance to clinical practice, emergency surgery for stroke, emergency endovascular stroke treatment, cerebral venous thrombosis, consideration of cervical stenosis as an emergency, and emergent presentation and management of spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas and vascular lesions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpdated from black and white to full-color illustrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent guidelines for managing a full spectrum of intracranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve emergencies - from assessment of acute loss of consciousness - to pituitary apoplexy, cerebral herniation, and penetrating spine and peripheral nerve injuries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeurosurgical emergencies in pediatric patients including spinal cord injury and perinatal management of myelomeningocele\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment and management of spontaneous intracerebral, subarachnoid, and intraspinal hemorrhages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognition and management of intrathecal baclofen and narcotic withdrawal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis stellar resource is a must-have for practicing neurosurgeons and emergency medicine specialists. It will also greatly benefit residents and fellows in these fields of medicine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christopher Loftus\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1626233330\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781626233331\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e American Association of Neurological Surgeons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/20\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 392\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.20h x 8.80w x 0.80d","brand":"Christopher Loftus","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48065762066687,"sku":"9781626233331","price":188.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b37f251d-d3f5-4df4-a603-e6d239b90443.jpg?v=1768677100","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/neurosurgical-emergencies-christopher-loftus-9781626233331","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}