Neuroscience nursing: evidence-based theory and practice

INDICE: Contributor List. Preface. Acknowledgements. Section I: Anatomy andPhysiology of the Nervous System 1 Cells of the CNS and How They Communicate (Colm Treacy). 2 The Structural and Biochemical Defences of the CNS (Ehsan Khan). 3 The Anatomy and Physiology of the Brain (Chris Eberhardie, Sue Woodward and Ann-Marie Mestecky). 4 The Spinal Cord (Maureen Coggrave). 5 The AutonomicNervous System (Chris Brunker). 6 Intracranial Physiology (Ann-Marie Mestecky). Section II: Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Specific Problems in the Neurological Patient. 7 Assessment and Management of Raised Intracranial Pressure (Ann-Marie Mestecky). 8 Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Altered Consciousness (Neal Cook and Sue Woodward). 9 Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Impaired Cognition (Thom Aird). 10 Assessment and Management of Challenging Behaviour (Mary Braine). 11 Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Altered Perceptual, Motor and Sensory Function (Iain Bowie andSue Woodward). 12 Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Altered Speechand Swallowing (Jane Dundas and Kathryn Chappell). 13 Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Cranial Nerve Dysfunction (Iain Bowie and Sue Woodward).14 Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Altered Cardiovascular Statusin the Neurological Patient (Chris Brunker). 15 Assessment, Interpretation and Management of Impaired Respiratory Function in the Neurological Patient (Anne Mcleod). 16 Assessment and Management of Fluid, Electrolytes and Nutrition in the Neurological Patient (Neal Cook and Ann-Marie Mestecky). 17 Assessment and Management of Pain (Sue Woodward). 18 Assessment and Management of Bladder and Bowel Problems (Mandy Wells, Deborah Yarde and Sue Woodward). Section III:Neurological Investigations and Neurosurgical Procedures. 19 Neurological Investigations (Jane Connor and Kirsty Andrews). 20 Common Neurosurgical Procedures (Anne Preece). Section IV: Management of Patients with Intracranial Disorders and Disease 21 Management of Patients with Intracranial Tumours (Emma Townsley). 22 Management of Patients with Stroke and Transient Ischaemic Attack (Jane Dundas, Beverley Bennett and Julia Slark). 23 Management of Patients with Intracranial Aneurysms and Vascular Malformations (Ann-Marie Mestecky). 24 Management of Patients with Central Nervous System Infections (Ava Easton, StephenPewter, Huw Williams, Leann Johnson, Ed Wilkins and Ann-Marie Mestecky). 25 Management of Patients with Hydrocephalus (Stuart Hibbins). Section V: Management of Patients with Long-Term Conditions. 26 Management of Patients with Common Movement Disorders (Liz Scott, Pauline McDonald and Rachel Taylor). 27 Management of Patients with Motor Neurone Disease (Mary OBrien). 28 Management of Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (Vicki Matthews and Nikki Embrey). 29 Management of Patients with Dementias (Katy Judd, Karen Harri

• ISBN: 978-1-4051-6356-9
• Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 680
• Fecha Publicación: 07/01/2011
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