Handbook of Neurosurgery in Pediatrics, Second Edition

This unique instructional book offers a simple guide and treatments for problems seen during daily clinical rounds. The text includes General Pediatric Neurosurgery and Neurology basics, such as physical examination, nuances of the neurological exam, important developmental milestones to recall, Operative Dictation Templates, explanation of the types of chiari malformation, fluids, code medications, breathing problems, nutrition, dealing with situations of non-accidental trauma, cranial trauma, cervical spine assessment in trauma, benign spine lesions, common drug doses, seizures, treating baclofen withdrawal and toxicity, and how to perform brain death protocol in children. In using this book, neurosurgeons and their staff will be well-prepared to tackle most clinical difficulties. It will also help sharpen up those general skills, with special emphasis in General Clinical Care, Neuroanatomy, Neuroradiology, and Neuro-Oncology. Finally, the text details Minor Procedures and covers many aspects of Postoperative Care. This updated Handbook of Neurosurgery and Neurology in Pediatrics is recommended to Pediatric Neurosurgeons, neurologist, residents and staff who wish to provide their patients the top-notch care!