Core Topics in Neuroanesthesia and Neurointensive Care is an authoritative and practical clinical text that offers clear diagnostic and management guidance for a wide range of neuroanesthesia and neurocritical care problems. With coverage of every aspect of the discipline by outstanding world experts, this should be the first book to which practitioners turn for easily accessible and definitive advice. Initial sections cover relevant anatomy, physiology and pharmacology, intraoperative and critical care monitoring and neuroimaging. These are followed by detailed sections covering all aspects of neuroanesthesia and neurointensive care in both adult and pediatric patients. The final chapter discusses ethical and legal issues. Each chapter delivers a state-of-the art review of clinical practice, including outcome data when available. Enhanced throughout with numerous clinical photographs and line drawings, this practical and accessible text is key reading for trainee and consultant anesthetists and critical care specialists.

Detailed clinical text giving clear diagnostic and management guidance for a wide range of neuroanesthesia and neurocritical care problems.

About the Author
Basil F. Matta is Divisional Director, Emergency and Perioperative Care, and Associate Medical Director, Department of Neuroanaesthesia, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK. David K. Menon is Head of the Division of Anaesthesia, University of Cambridge, and Consultant, Neurosciences Critical Care Unit, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK. Martin Smith is Consultant and Honorary Professor, Department of Neuroanaesthesia and Neurocritical Care, University College London NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.


Book Information
ISBN 9780521190572
Author Basil F. Matta
Format Hardback
Page Count 534
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1300g
Dimensions(mm) 253mm * 196mm * 29mm