BookCathy C. Cartwright, Donna C. Wallace, editors.
Summary: This book offers a detailed reference for nurses, explaining pathophysiology, anatomy, radiodiagnostic testing and treatment options for each neurosurgical diagnosis. Includes case studies, impact on families, patient and family education, and practice pearls.
Contents:
Neurological assessment of the neonate, infant, child, and adolescent
hydrocephalus
craniosynostosis and plagiocephaly
skull and scalp anomalies
neural tube defects
chiari malformation and syringomyelia
tumors of the central nervous system
traumatic brain injury
pediatric athletic concussion
abusive head trauma
spine
neurovascular disease
surgical management of epilepsy
surgical management of functional disorders
infections of the central nervous system
perioperative care
transition from pediatric to adult care
neuroimaging.