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Now in an updated second edition, this book presents essential information on neurological emergencies requiring acute intervention. Experts from a broad base of medical disciplines cover surgical indications and techniques in dealing with a range of cerebral and spinal disorders, including pediatric emergencies. This second edition includes the most current guidelines in treating head trauma and spine injury, as well as new advances in imaging and minimally invasive strategies. The revision includes new topics such as the assessment of acute loss of consciousness, the emergency management of spinal cord injury, and the management of raised intracranial pressure. Highlights: *Discusses acute intervention for spinal disc diseases and treatments for spinal infections *Covers acute repair of penetrating nerve trauma and how to manage compressive peripheral nerve injuries *Reviews emergency procedures for vertebral column fractures and dislocation injuries *Includes protocols for treating intraspinal hemorrhage and shunt malfunction and much more! This text is invaluable for practicing neurosurgeons, residents in training, and physicians who may need to treat neurosurgical patients until neurosurgical care is available.
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