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Complications in Neuroanesthesia

  • 2nd Edition - January 1, 2027
  • Latest edition
  • Editor: Hemanshu Prabhakar
  • Language: English

The second edition of Complications in Neuroanesthesia offers an extensive examination of the complications associated with neuroanesthesia practice, emphasizing both new and ex… Read more

Description

The second edition of Complications in Neuroanesthesia offers an extensive examination of the complications associated with neuroanesthesia practice, emphasizing both new and existing challenges in the field. This updated edition introduces critical topics such as locked-in syndrome, cerebellar mutism syndrome, delirium, awareness, memory loss, perioperative stroke, and coma, alongside established complications like brain herniation, hydrocephalus, and seizures. Each complication is meticulously examined in separate chapters, detailing the pathophysiology, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies. This book also addresses cardiovascular issues, including stunned myocardium and malignant hyperthermia, as well as fluid and electrolyte disturbances like glucose dysregulation and post-dural puncture headache. Written in a standard format for quick reference, this resource provides invaluable insights into the perioperative management of neurosurgical and neurologic patients. Additionally, it includes real-life case scenarios that challenge readers to diagnose potential complications, making it a practical tool for trainees, clinicians, and researchers in neurosurgery, neurocritical care, and neurology. By highlighting preventable mishaps, this edition aims to enhance the safety and efficacy of neuroanesthesia practice.

Key features

  • rovides comprehensive guidelines for managing common neurological emergencies in low- and middle-income countries
  • Addresses the unique needs of diverse patient populations, including pediatric and geriatric care
  • Highlights innovative strategies for nursing care, pain management, and palliative care in neurocritical environments
  • Provides comprehensive guidelines for managing common neurological emergencies in low- and middle-income countries

Readership

Trainees, clinicians, and researchers in the fields of neurosurgery, neurocritical care, neurology, and neuroanesthesia

Table of contents

Section I: COMPLICATIONS RELATED TO THE BRAIN

1. Brain Herniation

2. Brain Swelling and Tense Brain

3. Cerebellar mutism syndrome

4. Coma

5. Delayed Emergence

6. Delirium

7. Hydrocephalus

8. Intraoperative awareness

9. Locked - in Syndrome

10. Memory loss

11. Normal Perfusion Pressure Breakthrough

12. Perioperative stroke

13. Pneumocephalus

14. Seizures

Section II: COMPLICATIONS RELATED TO SPINAL CORD

15. Autonomic Disturbances

16. Paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity

17. Pneumorrhachis

18. Postoperative Paraplegia and Quadriplegia

19. Spinal Shock

Section III: COMPLICATIONS RELATED TO CARDIO-VASCULAR SYSTEM

20. Aneurysm/Arteriovenous Malformation Rupture

21. Electrocardiogram Abnormalities

22. Hemodynamic Instability

23. Stunned myocardium

24. Vascular Injuries

25. Vasospasm

Section IV: COMPLICATIONS RELATED TO COAGULATION

26. Coagulopathy

27. Postoperative Hematoma

28. Thromboembolism

Section V: COMPLICATIONS RELATED TO RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

29. Hypercapnia

30. Hypoxia

31. Neurogenic Pulmonary Edema

Section VI: COMPLICATIONS RELATED TO AIRWAY

32. Difficult adult airway

33. Difficult pediatric airway

34. Intraoperative Increased Airway Pressure

35. Stridor

Section VII: COMPLICATIONS RELATED TO FLUID AND ELECTROLYTE DISTURBANCES

36. Cerebral Salt Wasting

37. Diabetes Insipidus

38. Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome

39. Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion

Section VIII: POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

40. Pain following craniotomy

41. Pain Following Spinal Surgery

Section IX: MISCELLANEOUS

42. Anaphylaxis

43. Glucose dysregulation

44. Hazards of Advanced Neuromonitoring

45. Hypothermia

46. Malignant hyperthermia

47. Nausea and Vomiting

48. Peripheral Nerve Injuries

49. Pharmacological Complications

50. Position-Related Complications

51. Post Dural Puncture Headache

52. Postoperative Vision Loss

53. Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction

54. Reperfusion injury

55. Trigeminocardiac Reflex

56. Venous Air Embolism

Product details

  • Edition: 2
  • Latest edition
  • Published: January 1, 2027
  • Language: English

About the editor

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Hemanshu Prabhakar

Dr. Hemanshu Prabhakar is a Professor at the Department of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India. He is a recipient of the AIIMS Excellence Award 2012 for his notable contribution to academia. He has a special interest in the evidence-based practice of neuroanesthesia and ERAS. Dr. Prabhakar is a Member of various national and international neuroanesthesia societies and is the Past Secretary of the Indian Society of Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care (ISNACC) and the Society of Neurocritical Care (SNCC). He is also the Immediate Past President of the SNCC. To date, he has published more than 25 books on neuroanesthesia and neurocritical care. He is featured in the Limca Book of Records as a prolific Writer in the field of neuroanesthesiology. He actively collaborates on research activities among the low-income and middle-income countries.

Affiliations and expertise
Department of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care, Neurosciences Center, AIIMS, New Delhi, India