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Med. Clin. North Am. · Nov 2013
ReviewPatients with disease of brain, cerebral vasculature, and spine.
- Joshua W Sappenfield and Douglas G Martz.
- Department of Anesthesiology - S11C, University of Maryland School of Medicine, University of Maryland Medical Center, 22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA.
- Med. Clin. North Am. 2013 Nov 1;97(6):993-1013.
AbstractSeveral structural abnormalities involving the brain and surrounding structures have perioperative implications. This article reviews the preoperative assessment and preparation of patients with intracranial masses, vascular lesions, cerebrospinal fluid abnormalities, traumatic injuries, and dementia. Until definitive treatment of the underlying condition occurs, prevention of secondary injury to the patient's brain is the goal of medical management and final functional outcome.Copyright © 2013 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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