Handbook of Neuroscience Nursing (eBook)

Care of the Adult Neurosurgical Patient

Denita Ryan (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019 | 1. Auflage
640 Seiten
Georg Thieme Verlag KG
978-1-63853-414-3 (ISBN)

Infos

<p>Written by advanced practice nurses in collaboration with physician experts from one of the world's most renowned neurosurgical institutions, this is the first point-of-care book designed to enhance patient care at the bedside. Every chapter is written by leading authorities in their respective specialties, resulting in a concise but robust neuroscience nursing management tool.</p><p>The authors lay a foundation with an in-depth description of central nervous system anatomy, followed by step-by-step processes required to perform accurate and thorough neurological assessments. Subsequent chapters describe common neurological disorders and conditions such as tumors, vascular anomalies, and traumatic brain injury. The authors deftly guide the reader through managing neurological diagnoses and help the reader understand the treatment that patients with these conditions may undergo.</p><p><strong>Key Highlights</strong></p><ul><li>Superb illustrations and 10 animations created by master artists bring to life the anatomical structures, pathologies, and mechanisms of injury described in the chapters</li><li>Lists, tables, and boxes are organized in a concise layout that allows quick consultation and implementation</li><li>Diagnostic images, medical illustrations, and treatment algorithms help elucidate the implications of managing patients with complex neurological conditions</li><li>Appendices contain extensive complementary information including discharge instructions and checklists that are of great help to family caregivers and healthcare professionals alike</li></ul><p>This book is an accessible, easy-to-navigate reference for nurses and ancillary staff of varied experience levels and specialties who are caring for neurosurgical patients. It is a must-have resource for nurse practitioners and physician assistants at any institution with a high-volume neurosurgical service.</p><p>This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on <a href='https://medone.th

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.5.2019
• Verlagsort: Stuttgart
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Medizinische Fachgebiete ► Chirurgie ► Neurochirurgie
• Themenwelt: Pflege ► Fachpflege ► Chirurgie / OP-Pflege / Orthopädie
• Schlagworte: adult neurosurgical patient • anatomical structures • common neurological disorders • mechanisms of injury • pathologies • traumatic brain injury • Tumors • Vascular anomalies
• ISBN-10: 1-63853-414-4 / 1638534144
• ISBN-13: 978-1-63853-414-3 / 9781638534143