Intracranial Hypertension: Theory and Management of Increased Intracranial Pressure Karen S. March Joanne V. Hickey Intracranial hypertension is a clinically significant common pathophysiologic problem addressed daily by nurses and physicians…
Management of Patients with a Depressed Level of Consciousness Joanne V. Hickey Bahia Elkamand Unconsciousness or depressed state of consciousness is a physiologic state in which the patient generally is…
Rehabilitation of Patients with Neurological Disorders Joanne V. Hickey Emily C. Bonvillain This chapter provides basic information about the principles and concepts of rehabilitation as they apply to patients with…
Neurological Assessment Joanne V. Hickey The purposes of this chapter are (1) to provide an overview for establishing and updating a database for a hospitalized neuroscience patient, and (2) to…
Comprehensive Neurological Examination Joanne V. Hickey PURPOSES The purposes for conducting a neurological physical examination by the physician are (1) to determine whether nervous system dysfunction is present, (2) to…
Overview of Neuroanatomy and Neurophysiology Joanne V. Hickey Joseph T. Kanusky This chapter provides an overview of basic and essential neuroanatomy and neurophysiology as a quick reference to assist the…
Pharmacologic Management of Neuroscience Patients Timothy F. Lassiter Amy I. Henkel OVERVIEW Role of the Pharmacist in Patient Management Historically, the profession of pharmacy has been devoted exclusively to dispensing…
Neuroendocrine Disorders in Neuroscience Patients Laura J. Griffin Joanne V. Hickey Several interrelated, complex physiologic mechanisms work together to maintain homeostasis. The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis plays an integral role in…
Nutritional Support for Neuroscience Patients Joanne V. Hickey Elizabeth O. Jacobs Recognition of the critical role of nutrition in health and disease is reflected in the standards of nutritional assessment…
Diagnostics for Patients with Neurological Disorders Joanne V. Hickey Diagnostic procedures and laboratory tests for patients with suspected or present neurological disorders continue to develop and become more sophisticated. Along…
