Figure 12.1 Schematic drawing showing median nerve compressed (red zone) within the carpal tunnel Ulnar Nerve Entrapment Within the Cubital Tunnel of the Elbow The ulnar nerve can become compressed…
Figure 7.1 Burr hole. (a) Power drill being used to make burr hole. (b) Completed burr hole with dura mater at the base Procedure Burr holes are most commonly placed…
Figure 8.1 CT scan of the head in an elderly patient who fell. See the blood clot on the surface of the brain on the right side and some bruising…
Figure 11.1 Typical patient immobilization and field set-up for whole-brain radiotherapy (WBRT) via opposed lateral fields. (a) Custom headholder with field shape outlined on mask, (b) multileaf collimator outline (dark…
Figure 4.1 Schematic representation of iron lung. Iron lung was very first form of mechanical ventilator (Breathing machine) Since that time, medical and surgical options have continued to progress for…
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015Abhishek Agrawal and Gavin Britz (eds.)Comprehensive Guide to Neurosurgical Conditions10.1007/978-3-319-06566-3_17 17. Nursing Perspectives Kathryn Kerrigan1 (1) Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, 6560 Fannin, Suite 944, Houston, Texas 77030, USA Kathryn Kerrigan Email:…
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015Abhishek Agrawal and Gavin Britz (eds.)Comprehensive Guide to Neurosurgical Conditions10.1007/978-3-319-06566-3_16 16. Second Opinions from the Perspective of the Patient and the Physician Robert G. Grossman1 (1) Department of Neurosurgery, Houston Methodist Hospital,…
© Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015Abhishek Agrawal and Gavin Britz (eds.)Comprehensive Guide to Neurosurgical Conditions10.1007/978-3-319-06566-3_15 15. Organ Donation and the Neurosurgical Patient John C. Lohlun1 and Zakiyah Kadry1 (1) Division of Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Penn State Hershey…
Prerequisites Examination Apnea test Irreversible coma with known cause No pupillary reaction to light Hemodynamically stable Imaging explaining coma No corneal reflex Normal carbon dioxide level while on ventilator (PaCO2…
Headache Vomiting Dizziness Nausea Balance problem Fatigue Trouble falling asleep Irritability Feeling mentally “foggy” Sleeping more/less than usual Sadness Difficulty concentrating Nervousness Difficulty remembering Sensitivity to light Feeling more emotional…
