Critical Care of the Neurosurgical Patient; Care and management of neurosurgical patients
1. Description of the problem The goal of post-operative neurosurgical care is to prevent or minimize complications related to anesthesia and the surgical procedure. Careful, frequent neurological assessments by neurology-trained staff are the cornerstone of post-operative neurosurgical care. However, management of systemic complications is an essential task that can help minimize serious neurological consequences. In…