Product details
ISBN
9780199928781
Published
2014
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc; Oxford University Press Inc
Weight
318 gr
Height
155 mm
Width
231 mm
Thickness
10 mm
Age
P, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
144
Author
Biographical note
Eelco F. M. Wijdicks, MD, PhD, FNCS, FANA, Professor of Neurology. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Chair, Division of Critical Care Neurology, Consultant, Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit, Saint Marys Hospital, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota."This unique work is provided by an experienced author in the field of neurological critical care. ... Practitioners of all levels of experience will find this book extremely helpful." Weighted Numerical Score: 100 - 5 Stars! --Doody's Health Sciences Book Review
"...inexperienced and experienced ICU care providers alike will benefit from reading Wijdicks' well-targeted book." --Critical Care Medicine
Prognostication of acute neurologic disease is a major task for neurohospitalists and neurointensivists. The family conference raises the delicate matter of how to decide that outcome is indefinitely poor and how to define disability. This monograph is the first book on how to communicate prognosis in acute neurologic conditions. Communicating Prognosis includes useful data on prognosis in all major neurologic conditions and provides practical advice on how to effectively lead such a conference and how to resolve potential conflicts. This book provides straightforward common sense on-the-spot advice and touches on all aspects of support of devastated families.
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This book centers on practical discussions with family members of patients who suffered a neurocatastrophy. The book summarizes current data on outcome in acute neurologic conditions. It provides guidance in family conferences and how to best convey prognosis.
Conflict resolution and how to proceed with palliative care is also discussed.
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Chapter 1: Prognostication after Traumatic Brain injury ; Chapter 2: Prognostication after Ischemic or Hemorrhagic Stroke ; Chapter 3: Prognostication of Coma after Cardiac Arrest ; Chapter 4: Prognostication after Brain Injury-Associated Seizure and Status Epilepticus ; Chapter 5: Prognostication after Infections of the Central Nervous System ; Chapter 6: Prognostication Following Acute Neuromuscular Disorders ; Chapter 7: Principles of Neuropalliation ; Chapter 8: The Conversation and Words We Use ; Chapter 9: Withdrawal of Support and Palliation ; Chapter 10: Troubleshooting: Families Who Won't Let Go
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"This unique work is provided by an experienced author in the field of neurological critical care. ... Practitioners of all levels of experience will find this book extremely helpful." Weighted Numerical Score: 100 - 5 Stars! --Doody's Health Sciences Book Review
"...inexperienced and experienced ICU care providers alike will benefit from reading Wijdicks' well-targeted book." --Critical Care Medicine
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Selling point: Outcome data in acute neurologic conditions
Selling point: Principles of neuropalliation
Selling point: How to lead a family conference in a neurologically devastated patient
Selling point: How to lead a family conference in a neurologically devastated patient
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Mayo ClinicDepartment of Neurology200 First Street SWRochester, MN 55905
Selling point: Outcome data in acute neurologic conditions
Selling point: Principles of neuropalliation
Selling point: How to lead a family conference in a neurologically devastated patient
Selling point: How to lead a family conference in a neurologically devastated patient
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Product details
ISBN
9780199928781
Published
2014
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc; Oxford University Press Inc
Weight
318 gr
Height
155 mm
Width
231 mm
Thickness
10 mm
Age
P, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
144
Author