Neuroscience Nursing
A Spectrum of Care
- 3rd Edition - May 1, 2007
- Latest edition
- Author: Ellen Barker
- Language: English
Neuroscience Nursing: A Spectrum of Care, 3rd Edition addresses the complicated needs of neuroscience patients and equips providers with in-depth knowledge of neurophysiology,… Read more
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Neuroscience Nursing: A Spectrum of Care, 3rd Edition addresses the complicated needs of neuroscience patients and equips providers with in-depth knowledge of neurophysiology, neuroassessment, and neuromanagement to help provide the best patient care. This 3rd edition's carefully refined features enhance the book's readability, and the new 8-page color insert with 40 plates features important information on neurophysiology, diagnostics scans, and disorders such as aneurysms. Readers will find comprehensive information on foundations in neuroanatomy and data collection; thorough discussions of neurologic disorders; management considerations for frequently encountered neurologic conditions; and legal and ethical issues relevant to life care planning for the neuroscience patient.
- Provides a foundation of neuroanatomy, normal physiology, assessment, and neurodiagnostic studies essential to understanding neurologic disorders.
- Correlates neuroanatomy with the patient's clinical presentation.
- Covers basic and advanced neuroassessment and documentation for effective and improved communication with the clinical team.
- Builds a knowledge base of required skills for the necessary close observation and monitoring of the neuroscience patient to prevent complications and achieve the best outcomes.
- Presents a comprehensive review of common neuroscience disorders and conditions for quick reference enhanced with current interventions by nursing experts.
- Emphasizes care alerts and tips designed to produce the best clinical results.
- Highlights key words in bold type and defines them within the text for greater clarity and understanding.
- Includes separate chapters focusing on individual neurologic disorders with detailed descriptions from pathophysiology to in-depth analysis.
- Stresses the nurse's role including: assessment, critical thinking and problem solving, collaborative team building, and patient and family education.
- Describes appropriate care for each disorder from critical and acute care through post-acute care, neurorehabilitation, case management, and home health care.
Part I Neuroanatomy and Assessment
1. Neuroanatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
2. The Adult Neurologic Assessment
3. Neurodiagnostic Studies
Part II Neurologic Disorders
4. Central Nervous System Infections
5. Metabolic Disorders
6. Altered States of Consciousness and Sleep
7. Brain Tumors
8. Cranial Surgeries
9. Neuroscience Critical Care Management
10. Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
11. Neurotrauma: Traumatic Brain Injury
12. Neurotrauma: Spinal Injury
13. Neurorehabilitation
14. Nontraumatic Disorders of the Spine
15. Peripheral Nerve Disorders
16. Cranial Nerve Deficits
17. Stroke Management
18. Aneurysms—NEW!
19. Management of Movement Disorders
20. Inflammatory Demyelinating Diseases—NEW!
21. Management of Dementia and Motor Neuron Disease—NEW!
22. Neuromuscular Junction and Muscle Disease
Part III Neurologic Conditions
23. Management of the Neuroscience Patient with Pain
24. Management of Seizures and Epilepsy
Part IV Legal Considerations
25. Legal Issues and Life Care Planning for the Neuroscience Patient
1. Neuroanatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System
2. The Adult Neurologic Assessment
3. Neurodiagnostic Studies
Part II Neurologic Disorders
4. Central Nervous System Infections
5. Metabolic Disorders
6. Altered States of Consciousness and Sleep
7. Brain Tumors
8. Cranial Surgeries
9. Neuroscience Critical Care Management
10. Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
11. Neurotrauma: Traumatic Brain Injury
12. Neurotrauma: Spinal Injury
13. Neurorehabilitation
14. Nontraumatic Disorders of the Spine
15. Peripheral Nerve Disorders
16. Cranial Nerve Deficits
17. Stroke Management
18. Aneurysms—NEW!
19. Management of Movement Disorders
20. Inflammatory Demyelinating Diseases—NEW!
21. Management of Dementia and Motor Neuron Disease—NEW!
22. Neuromuscular Junction and Muscle Disease
Part III Neurologic Conditions
23. Management of the Neuroscience Patient with Pain
24. Management of Seizures and Epilepsy
Part IV Legal Considerations
25. Legal Issues and Life Care Planning for the Neuroscience Patient
- Edition: 3
- Latest edition
- Published: May 1, 2007
- Language: English
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Ellen Barker
Affiliations and expertise
President, Neuroscience Nursing Consultants Greenville, DE
Advance Practice Nurse in Private Practice