Pharmacological Aspects
59 Pharmacological Aspects Jaime Gasco and Aristedes Koutrouvelis 59.1 Systemic Effects Name some of the intravenous anesthetics. • Barbiturates: thiopental • Benzodiazepines: midazolam • Etomidate • Ketamine • Propofol •…
Cerebro-Occlusive Disease
55 Cerebro-Occlusive Disease Sean Barber, Jaime Gasco, Remi Nader, and Aaron Dumont 55.1 Carotid Arterial Stenosis When is carotid endarterectomy (CEA) indicated for symptomatic carotid stenosis as opposed to medical…
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Vasospasm
52 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage and Vasospasm Sean Barber, Jaime Gasco, Remi Nader, and Aaron Dumont What is the most common cause of SAH? Trauma. SAH occurs in 12 to 53% of…
Focused Neurological Exam
10 Focused Neurological Exam Brodus Franklin and Jaime Gasco 10.1 Basic Concepts What are the six components of a full neurological exam? 1. Level of consciousness/mental status 2. Cranial nerve…
