Management of Seizures in Neurosurgical Practice (Elements in Emergency Neurosurgery)

Management of Seizures in Neurosurgical Practice (Elements in Emergency Neurosurgery)
by: Julie Woodfield (Author),Susan Duncan(Author)
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 9 May 2024
Language:English
Print Length:75 pages
ISBN-10:1009487256
ISBN-13:9781009487252
Book Description
Seizures are a presenting feature of many neurosurgical disorders, and can arise as a result of neurosurgical treatment or its complications. Recognition and effective management of seizures can be life-saving, and will minimise long term seizure induced morbidity. In this Element the authors describe seizure diagnosis, emergency and ongoing management, and considerations in neurosurgical conditions.
About the Author
Seizures are a presenting feature of many neurosurgical disorders, and can arise as a result of neurosurgical treatment or its complications. Recognition and effective management of seizures can be life-saving, and will minimise long term seizure induced morbidity. In this Element the authors describe seizure diagnosis, emergency and ongoing management, and considerations in neurosurgical conditions.