Main description:

Patients with neurosurgical conditions are almost always referred from either primary care physicians, neurologists, internist or a specialist in family medicine. This guide will answer commonly asked questions about common neurosurgical conditions related to brain and spinal cord, in an attempt to fill in the gap and answer numerous questions that arises after a diagnosis is made on the loved ones. There are over 1500 academic and private hospitals in USA who have dedicated tertiary Neurosurgery services and cater millions of people in need, in addition to numerous centers that have level I and II trauma care. We aim to reach these centers and the families of the patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures. This book has been specially written and illustrated for families of patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures. It is straightforward, with non-technical language explaining the basics of neurosurgical diseases and their management including legal, ethical and financial issues.

Contents:

1. Basic Neuroanatomy.- 2. Basic Neurology.- 3. The Neurosurgery Healthcare Team.- 4. Neurological Intensive Care Unit.- 5. Common Neuroradiological Procedures.- 6. Pre-Operative and Peri-Operative Period.- 7. Basic Neurosurgical Procedures.- 8. Neurosurgical Emergencies.- 9. Symptomes and Signs in Brain Disease.- 10. Sports Related Concussion Injuries.- 11. Radiotheraphy for Brain and Spine Disease.- 12. Peripheral Nerve Problems.- 13. Rehabilitation of Neurosurgical Conditions.- 14. Brain Death.- 15. Organ Donation.- 16. Second Opinions.- 17. Nursing Perspective: Dealing with Patients with Neurological Conditions.