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Neurosurgical Interventions Nancy White, Tammy Tyree, and Joseph M. Zabramski Abstract Neurosurgery is a rapidly growing field that includes surgery of the brain and spinal cord. Nursing for patients who…

Vascular Disorders Denita Ryan Abstract Vascular disorders of the central nervous system encompass a variety of conditions that affect the brain and spinal cord. These conditions include ischemic and hemorrhagic…

Traumatic Spine Injury Charlotte S. Myers and Laurie Baker Abstract Traumatic spine injuries occur in varying degrees of severity, ranging from mild cervical strain to complete spinal cord injury. Injuries…

Anatomy Denita Ryan Abstract Knowledge of the anatomy of the nervous system is crucial for nurses caring for patients with neurologic diseases or disorders because they must thoroughly understand the…

Spinal Disorders Charlotte S. Myers and Simon Parkinson Abstract Spinal disorders are relatively common and include diagnoses such as disk herniation, stenosis, and spondylosis. These and other disorders of the…