This practical book covers neuro-critical care procedures performed in medical or surgical ICU and different procedures dedicated to acute neurological care.

The book's format allows for quick decisions about care and protocols while treating neurologically injured patients. Divided into two sections, the first focuses on procedures. The outlines of these chapters include indication, technique, types of kits available, and challenges. The second section covers the protocols; these chapters feature flowcharts, drugs/device, doses of drugs, description of device, indication, evidence, and future prospects.

This succinct guide will serve as a go-to reference for residents, fellows, intensivists, or any healthcare personnel within neuro-critical care unit.

Procedure Skills:<p>Vascular access: Peripheral, Central, Pulmonary Artery, Arterial</p><p>Airway access: Endotracheal Intubation, Laryngeal Airway, Direct laryngoscopy,Bronchoscopy,Percutaneous Tracheostomy, Cricothyroidotomy</p><p>Intracranial Access: Camino, External Ventricular Drain, Licox, Intraventricular drug administration, Subdural drain placement</p><p>Thoracic Access: Thoracocentesis, Chest tube insertion, Pericardiocentesis</p><p>Abdominal Access: Paracentesis</p><p>Spinal Access: Lumbar puncture, Intrathecal drug administration</p><p>Ultrasound Skills: Transcranial Doppler, Vascular, Abdominal, Cardiac, Lung</p><p> </p><p>Protocols:</p><p>Sedation Management</p><p>Intracranial Pressure Management</p><p>Sepsis</p><p>Temperature Modulation</p><p>Status Epilepticus</p><p>Mechanical Ventilation and Ventilator Weaning</p><p>Percutaneous Tracheostomy Care</p><p>Hemodynamic Monitoring</p><p>Vasospasm in SAH</p><p>Endotracheal Intubation</p><p>Phenobarbital</p><p>Diabetic Ketoacidosis</p><p>Electrolyte management</p><p>Plasmapheresis and Intravenous Immunoglobulin</p>