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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…

Neuroradiology and Neuroendovascular Interventions Manuel F. Mejia, Jr. Abstract Neuroradiology is an area of radiology that focuses exclusively on radiology used to diagnose and characterize neurologic diseases, disorders, and injuries….

Assessment Denita Ryan Abstract Assessment by the nurse is a critical component of caring for conscious and unconscious patients with neurologic disorders. A comprehensive assessment includes medical history, mental status…

Tumors Denita Ryan and Estelle Doris Abstract Tumors of the central nervous system often trigger feelings of fear and concern in patients and their families. These tumors may originate within…

Traumatic Brain Injury Denita Ryan Abstract Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a term that encompasses a wide variety of diagnoses, ranging from mild concussions to severe brain injury such as…

Developmental Disorders Denita Ryan Abstract Developmental disorders of the central nervous system originate during fetal development. These disorders may cause neurologic symptoms that manifest when the individual is an adult…