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Thieme Medical Neuro ICU Procedure Atlas 2021 Edition by Jack I. Jallo, David Slottje
Atlas provides insightful guidance on how to perform core procedures in the neuro ICUNeuro ICU Procedure Atlas by distinguished neurosurgeons Jack I. Jallo and David F. Slottje is a visually rich, step-by-step atlas describing technical aspects of common bedside procedures performed in patients with grave neurological conditions. With contributions from an impressive group of contributors, the book features 13 chapters encompassing fundamental techniques, such as shunt externalization/shunt tap, lumbar puncture, lumbar drain, ICP monitor, PbtO2 and JvO2 monitors, central and arterial line, cervical traction, intubation, cricothyrotomy, chest tube, and more.Key HighlightsIn-depth, reader friendly discussion of vital clinical issues including indications and contraindications, relevant anatomy/physiology, and complicationsClinical pearls and troubleshooting sections for each approachIllustrations of ventricular drain or ICP monitor placement, non-conventional ventricular drain insertion points, trajectory lines for ventricular drain insertion, and more provide detailed visual learning guidesThis essential resource will help neurosurgical residents and early-career neurosurgeons, intensivists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants accelerate the learning curve for the bedside care of critically ill patients.This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com. Table of contents : - Chapter 1: External Ventricular DrainChapter 2: Shunt Tap and Shunt ExternalizationChapter 3: Lumbar PunctureChapter 4: Lumbar DrainChapter 5: Parenchymal Intracranial Pressure MonitorChapter 6: Brain Tissue Oxygenation: Procedural Steps and Clinical UtilityChapter 7: Jugular Bulb Oxygen MonitorChapter 8: Central LineChapter 9: Arterial LineChapter 10: Cervical TractionChapter 11: IntubationChapter 12: CricothyrotomyChapter 13: Chest Tube Insertion