(PDF) Perioperative Considerations and Positioning for Neurosurgical Procedures By Adam Arthur

This is the PDF eBook version for Perioperative Considerations and Positioning for Neurosurgical Procedures A Clinical Guide By Adam Arthur, Kevin Foley, C. Wayne Hamm

Table of Contents

Front Matter
1. Positioning Patients for Neurosurgical Procedures: A Historical Perspective
2. Biomechanics and the Mathematics of Positioning
3. Anesthesia and Patient Positioning
4. Preoperative Assessment of the Patient for the Planned Position
5. Organization of the Operating Room for Neurosurgical Procedures
6. Overall Positioning Considerations for Intracranial Procedures
7. Intracranial Procedures in the Supine, Semi-Sitting, and Sitting Positions
8. Intracranial Procedures in the Lateral Position
9. Intracranial Procedures in the Prone Position
10. Spinal Surgery Positioning Overview
11. The Supine, Sitting, and Lithotomy Positions
12. Spinal Procedures in the Lateral Position
13. Spinal Procedures in the Prone Position
14. Special Considerations in Positioning for Neurosurgical Tumors: Spinal
15. Special Considerations for Intracranial Tumors
16. Special Considerations for Pediatric Positioning for Neurosurgical Procedures
17. Comorbidities and Positioning: Morbid Obesity and Multiple Trauma
18. Comorbidities and Positioning: Pregnancy
19. Postoperative Positioning in the Neurointensive Care Unit
20. Differential Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prognosis of Peripheral Nerve Injuries Associated with Neurosurgical Procedures
21. Legal Issues in Patient Positioning
Back Matter