Quick Reference to Neurological Critical Care Nursing

This book provides readily accessible and clinically applicable information for critical care nurses administering to neurologically impaired individuals. Included is a brief review of functional central nervous system anatomy and physiology; techniques for and interpretation of neuroassessment; diagnostic procedures frequently performed on the critically ill neurological patient, including the most current scanning techniques; as well as medical and nursing management of a variety of specific neurological conditions the critical care nurse is most likely to encounter.