Fig. 2.1 Proposed mechanism underling effectiveness of deep brain stimulation (DBS). DBS dissociates input and output signals in the stimulated nucleus, resulting in disruption of abnormal information flow through the…
Fig. 13.1 Clinical trials in deep brain stimulation, according to the National Institute of Health (NIH) clinical trials registry (From Lozano and Lipsman (2013) with permission) 13.2 MDD 13.2.1 Epidemiology…
Levels of care Therapy services Intensity Medical Acute hospital PT/OT/ST Evaluation and intensity High (7 days/week) Acute hehab PT/OT/ST 3 h/day, 5–6 days/week Medium (5–7 days/week SNF PT/OT/ST 1–1/2 h/day,…
Figure 5.1 Plain radiograph of the lumbar spine, lateral projection. There is a chronic fracture of the second lumbar vertebral body (arrow). The vertebra has been compressed and has lost…
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:…
