Essentials of Neuroanesthesia

by Hemanshu Prabhakar MBBS, MD, PhD (Editor)

Overview

Essentials of Neuroanesthesia, Second Edition continues to offer valuable insights into the anesthetic management of neurosurgical and neurologic patients, covering all topics related to neuroanesthesia and providing essential knowledge on the brain and spinal cord. The book includes chapters on anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology, along with specific chapters addressing various neurosurgical and neurological problems and their anesthetic management. This updated edition introduces new chapters on artificial intelligence in neurosciences, the role of simulation in clinical neurosciences, robotic neurosurgery, trigeminal neuralgia, coexisting transplanted organs, brain resuscitation after cardiac arrest, and more.

In addition to the foundational knowledge, the book addresses related issues such as the evidence-based practice of neuroanesthesia, sterilization techniques, biostatistics, and ethical issues. It is a valuable resource for trainees, clinicians, and researchers in the fields of neuroanesthesia, neurocritical care, critical care, neurosurgery, and neurology. The comprehensive coverage and updated content make it an indispensable guide for understanding and managing the complexities of neuroanesthesia.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780443222733
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	07/18/2025
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	900
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 10.88(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Hemanshu Prabhakar, MD, PhD, FSNCC, is a Professor at the Department of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India. He is a recipient of the AIIMS Excellence Award 2012 for his notable contribution to academia and has published over 350 papers in peer-reviewed national and international journals. Dr. Prabhakar is a Reviewer for various national and international journals and is also a Review Author for the Cochrane Collaboration. He has a special interest in the evidence-based practice of neuroanesthesia and ERAS. Dr. Prabhakar is a Member of various national and international neuroanesthesia societies and is the Past Secretary of the Indian Society of Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care (ISNACC) and the Society of Neurocritical Care (SNCC). He is also the Immediate Past President of the SNCC. To date, he has published more than 25 books on neuroanesthesia and neurocritical care. He is featured in the Limca Book of Records as a prolific Writer in the field of neuroanesthesiology. He actively collaborates on research activities among the low-income and middle-income countries.

Table of Contents

Section I. Neuroanatomy
Section II. Neurophysiology
Section III. Neuropharmacology
Section IV. Neuromonitoring
Section V. Positions in Neurosurgery
Section VI. Pre-Anesthetic Evaluation
Section VII. Neurosurgery
Section VIII. Neuroradiology
Section IX. Neurotrauma
Section X. Neurointensive Care
Section XI. Special Considerations
Section XII. Fluids and Electrolyte Management
Section XIII. Pain Management
Section XIV. Brain Death and Ethical Issues
Section XV. Evidence Based Practice
Section XVI. Recent Advances
Section XVII. Sterilization Techniques
Section XVIII. Palliative Care
Section XIX. Biostatistics

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

Provides useful insights on anesthesia as related to the neurological sciences, including discussions of anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology

Editorial Reviews

"This is a fantastic overview of high-yield, evidence-based practice in neuroanesthesia-related topics…recommended to both trainees and clinicians without hesitation. It does a superb job of introducing readers to the captivating physiology, clinical diversity, and everyday challenges involved in the perioperative care of neurological patients. Score: 96 - 4 Stars" —Doody's

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