Integrating basic scientific knowledge with clinical applications, this neuroanesthesiology reference reflects the developments in neurosurgical anesthesia, and features contributions from experts in the field. It includes clinically oriented chapters that cover key clinical points, case presentations, and discussions.

This definitive neuroanesthesiology reference integrates basic scientific knowledge with clinical applications. The clinically oriented chapters are clearly organized and cover key clinical points, case presentations, and discussions. The fourth edition is comprehensively updated to reflect all of the latest developments in neurosurgical anesthesia, and features contributions from many new experts in the field.

Chapter 1 Brain Metabolism Chapter 2 Cerebral and Spinal Cord Blood Blow Chapter 3 Pathophysiology of Brain Injury Chapter 4 Cerebrospinal Fluid Chapter 5 Intracranial Pressure Monitoring Chapter 6 The Blood-Brain Barrier and Cerebral Edema Chapter 7 Effects of Anesthetic Agents and Other Drugs on Cerebral Blood Flow,
Metabolism, and Intracranial Pressure Chapter 8 Neuroradiology Chapter 9 Evoked Potentials Chapter 10 Neurophysiologic Brain Monitoring: Electroencephalography Chapter 11 Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography in Anesthesia and Neurosurgery Chapter 12 Intraoperative Fluid Management During Craniotomy Chapter 13 Care of the Acutely Unstable Patient Chapter 14 Supratentorial Masses: Surgical Considerations Chapter 15 Supratentorial Masses: Anesthetic Considerations Chapter 16 Posterior Fossa: Surgical Considerations Chapter 17 Posterior Fossa: Anesthestic Considerations Chapter 18 Cerebral Aneurysms: Surgical Considerations Chapter 19 Cerebral Aneurysms: Anesthetic Considerations Chapter 20 Interventional Neuroradiology and the Anesthetic Management of Patients

with Arteriovenous Malformations Chapter 21 Anesthetic Management of Patients Undergoing Neuroradiologic Procedures Chapter 22 Occulusive Cerebrovascular Disease: Medical and Surgical Considerations Chapter 23 Occlusive Cerebrovascular Disease: Anesthetic Considerations Chapter 24 Anesthesia for Epileptic Patients and for Epilepsy Surgery Chapter 25 Anesthesia for Pediatric Neurosurgery Chapter 26 Neurosurgical Diseases of the Spine and Spinal Cord: Surgical Considerations Chapter 27 Neurosurgical Diseases of the Spine and Spinal Cord: Anesthetic Considerations Chapter 28 Anesthetic Considerations in Patients with Neuroendocrine Disease Chapter 29 Neurologic Disease and Anesthesia Chapter 30 Postoperative and Intensive Care Chapter 31 Management of Severe Head Injury Chapter 32 Multisystem Sequelae of Severe Head Injury Chapter 33 Spinal Cord Injury Chapter 34 Ethical Considerations in the Care of Patients with Neurosurgical Disease