Description
A significant number of critically ill neurological and neurosurgical patients are still managed in the medical or surgical ICU by non-neurointensivists, who have a hard time appreciating the delicate needs of these patients. This dynamic guide reviews current topics facing neurocritical care providers in a straight-forward, structured, and practical way. Providing clear summaries in the management of neuro critical care conditions, this text allows for accessible, highly structured, and focused protocols for the assessment, day-to-day management, and treatment of critically ill patients in various ICU settings. This comprehensive, thorough guide to the management and treatment of neurologic and neurosurgical patients is an excellent companion for trainees preparing for the Neurovascular Boards, Neurologists, Neurosurgeons and critical care physicians, alike. Designed by leaders in their field, this thorough guide presents practical, state-of-the-art suggestions for physicians worldwide.
A comprehensive, practical guide, providing critical solutions in the management of critically ill neurologic and neurosurgical patients.
About the Author
Michel T. Torbey received his training in Neurocritical Care and Vascular Neurology at The Johns Hopkins University. Since then, he has led the Stroke Critical Care program at the Medical College of Wisconsin, became Associate Chief for the Neurosciences Signature program, and later appointed as the Neurosciences Signature Program Clinical Research Director. In 2011, Dr Torbey joined the Ohio State University as the Medical Director of the Neurovascular Center and Vice Chair for Hospital Affairs. He is currently the Chair of Neurology at University of New Mexico. He is involved in both basic and clinical research with a translational focus on neuroprotection in ischemic and traumatic brain injury. He also served as the President of the Neurocritical Care Society.
Reviews
'This second edition of Neurocritical Care by editor Michel T. Torbey offers relevant, up-to-date discussions of diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring tools for neurologic and neurosurgical conditions commonly encountered in the Neurocritical Care unit.' Brooke E. Trainer and Nadia Lunardi, Anesthesia & Analgesia
Book Information
ISBN 9781107064959
Author Michel T. Torbey
Format Hardback
Page Count 466
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1540g
Dimensions(mm) 283mm * 222mm * 27mm
A comprehensive, practical guide, providing critical solutions in the management of critically ill neurologic and neurosurgical patients.
About the Author
Michel T. Torbey received his training in Neurocritical Care and Vascular Neurology at The Johns Hopkins University. Since then, he has led the Stroke Critical Care program at the Medical College of Wisconsin, became Associate Chief for the Neurosciences Signature program, and later appointed as the Neurosciences Signature Program Clinical Research Director. In 2011, Dr Torbey joined the Ohio State University as the Medical Director of the Neurovascular Center and Vice Chair for Hospital Affairs. He is currently the Chair of Neurology at University of New Mexico. He is involved in both basic and clinical research with a translational focus on neuroprotection in ischemic and traumatic brain injury. He also served as the President of the Neurocritical Care Society.
Reviews
'This second edition of Neurocritical Care by editor Michel T. Torbey offers relevant, up-to-date discussions of diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring tools for neurologic and neurosurgical conditions commonly encountered in the Neurocritical Care unit.' Brooke E. Trainer and Nadia Lunardi, Anesthesia & Analgesia
Book Information
ISBN 9781107064959
Author Michel T. Torbey
Format Hardback
Page Count 466
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 1540g
Dimensions(mm) 283mm * 222mm * 27mm
