Hypothermia and Cerebral Ischemia
Mechanisms and Clinical Applications
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Internal Medicine, Neurology
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781592596539 | |
| Publisher: | Humana Press | Publication: | October 17, 2003 |
| Imprint: | Humana | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781592596539 |
| Publisher: | Humana Press |
| Publication: | October 17, 2003 |
| Imprint: | Humana |
| Language: | English |
A comprehensive review of the scientific and clinical studies that have led to the resurgence of interest in hypothermia as a neuroprotective strategy in the treatment of stroke and traumatic brain injury. Topics of special importance include intraoperative and intensive care management of hypothermia-treated patients, a critical look at the potential for combining hypothermia with pharmacotherapy, and an update on the latest technological advances that have made hypothermic treatment possible in today's clinical setting.
A comprehensive review of the scientific and clinical studies that have led to the resurgence of interest in hypothermia as a neuroprotective strategy in the treatment of stroke and traumatic brain injury. Topics of special importance include intraoperative and intensive care management of hypothermia-treated patients, a critical look at the potential for combining hypothermia with pharmacotherapy, and an update on the latest technological advances that have made hypothermic treatment possible in today's clinical setting.
