Essentials of Neuroanesthesia

Dr. Hemanshu Prabhakar is a Professor at the Department of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India. He is a recipient of the AIIMS Excellence Award 2012 for his notable contribution to academia. He has a special interest in the evidence-based practice of neuroanesthesia and ERAS. Dr. Prabhakar is a Member of various national and international neuroanesthesia societies and is the Past Secretary of the Indian Society of Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care (ISNACC) and the Society of Neurocritical Care (SNCC). He is also the Immediate Past President of the SNCC. To date, he has published more than 25 books on neuroanesthesia and neurocritical care. He is featured in the Limca Book of Records as a prolific Writer in the field of neuroanesthesiology. He actively collaborates on research activities among the low-income and middle-income countries.

"This is a fantastic overview of high-yield, evidence-based practice in neuroanesthesia-related topics…recommended to both trainees and clinicians without hesitation. It does a superb job of introducing readers to the captivating physiology, clinical diversity, and everyday challenges involved in the perioperative care of neurological patients. Score: 96 - 4 Stars" --Doody's

• Section I. NeuroanatomySection II. NeurophysiologySection III. NeuropharmacologySection IV. NeuromonitoringSection V. Positions in NeurosurgerySection VI. Pre-Anesthetic EvaluationSection VII. NeurosurgerySection VIII. NeuroradiologySection IX. NeurotraumaSection X. Neurointensive CareSection XI. Special ConsiderationsSection XII. Fluids and Electrolyte ManagementSection XIII. Pain ManagementSection XIV. Brain Death and Ethical IssuesSection XV. Evidence Based PracticeSection XVI. Recent AdvancesSection XVII. Sterilization TechniquesSection XVIII. Palliative CareSection XIX. Biostatistics