Patients with Disease of Brain, Cerebral Vasculature, and Spine

• Autores: Joshua W. Sappenfield, Douglas G. Martz
• Localización: Medical clinics of North America, ISSN 0025-7125, Vol. 97, Nº. 6, 2013 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Pre-operative Management of the Patient with Chronic Disease), págs. 993-1013
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • Several structural abnormalities involving the brain and surrounding structures have perioperative implications. This article reviews the preoperative assessment and preparation of patients with intracranial masses, vascular lesions, cerebrospinal fluid abnormalities, traumatic injuries, and dementia. Until definitive treatment of the underlying condition occurs, prevention of secondary injury to the patient�s brain is the goal of medical management and final functional outcome