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Synopsis
...a pocket-sized, essential reference for daily clinical practice, including protocols, step-by-step tests and procedures (shunt taps, ventriculostomy placement and drain management..), and decision-making algorithms (cervical spine clearance)..This handbook is ideal for medical students, residents, nurses and general practioners on the ward and covers all related topics such as neuroanatomy, neurosurgery, radiology, and general pediatrics.
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About the Author
Dr. Colen is a neurosurgery resident at the Wayne State University, Michigan. His research in gliomas has earned him the Robert V. Dantos Cancer Memorial Award for two consecutive years and the Michigan Association of Neurological Surgeons Award for best basic science research also for two consecutive years. Dr. Colen s productivity has lead to his induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. Furthermore, he is an active member of both the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
From the Back Cover
This handbook provides a succinct guide of board and ward related topics that will assist the interested medical student, resident or fellow during their pediatric neurology or neurosurgery experience. In addition, it can help the general pediatrician achieve a better understanding of neurology/neurosurgery related topics affecting the pediatric patient.
Topics include:
- Calculations/Conversions- cerebral perfusion pressure, intracranial pressure, estimating total blood volume, calculating serum osmolarity, temperature and weight conversions and growth charts
- Pediatric Physical Examination- normal vital signs, developmental milestones, language development and adaptive development
- Neuroanatomy- cranial nerves, brainstem principles, medulla, pons, midbrain, dermatomes and myotomes
- Neuroimaging- cortical anatomy made simple, MRI anatomy
- Pediatric Neuro-Oncology- cerebellar astrocytoma, medulloblastoma, intracranial ependymoma, choroid plexus tumors, germ cell tumors, optic pathway and hypothalamic gliomas
- Malformations- Chiari 1, 2, 3, and 4
- Nonaccidental Trauma- birth head trauma, birth brachial plexus injury, child abuse
- Trauma- pediatric glascow coma scale, closed head injuries, penetrating head injuries, ventriculostomy placement, intracranial pressure management, cervical spine assessment algorithms
- Benign Spine Lesions- intervertebral disc disease, benign tumors of the vertebral column
- Seizures- febrile seizures, status epilepticus, workup and management
- Baclofen Withdrawal and Toxicity- diagnosis and treatment
- Minor Procedures-shunt tap, shunt injection and lumbar puncture
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