
Practice of Neuroanesthesia in Resource Limited Countries
Academic Press
Published on 26. June 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
390 pages
978-0-443-44155-4 (ISBN)
Description
Practice of Neuroanesthesia in Resource Limited Countries reviews the critical challenges and innovative solutions in delivering neuroanesthesia care within low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). As these regions grapple with a high prevalence of neurological disorders and limited resources, this book delves into the core principles of neuroanesthesia, emphasizing safety, efficacy, and essential monitoring techniques. It addresses the availability of equipment and medications, offering practical alternatives tailored to resource constraints. Special considerations for pediatric populations, trauma management in emergencies, and regional anesthesia techniques are thoroughly examined. This book also emphasizes the importance of postoperative care and neurocritical support, highlighting strategies for effective recovery in resource-limited settings. Furthermore, it advocates for building local capacity through training, education, and collaborative efforts, underscoring the role of simulation and remote learning. With contributions from authors across various LMICs, this comprehensive resource aims to enhance the practice of neuroanesthesia and improve patient outcomes in regions where healthcare systems face significant challenges.
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Language
English
Place of publication
San Diego
United States
Publishing group
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 276 mm
Width: 216 mm
Weight
449 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-44155-4 (9780443441554)
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Dr. Hemanshu Prabhakar is a Professor at the Department of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India. He is a recipient of the AIIMS Excellence Award 2012 for his notable contribution to academia. He has a special interest in the evidence-based practice of neuroanesthesia and ERAS. Dr. Prabhakar is a Member of various national and international neuroanesthesia societies and is the Past Secretary of the Indian Society of Neuroanesthesia and Critical Care (ISNACC) and the Society of Neurocritical Care (SNCC). He is also the Immediate Past President of the SNCC. To date, he has published more than 25 books on neuroanesthesia and neurocritical care. He is featured in the Limca Book of Records as a prolific Writer in the field of neuroanesthesiology. He actively collaborates on research activities among the low-income and middle-income countries.
Dr. Indu Kapoor is an Additional Professor in the Department of Neuroanesthesiology and Neurocritical Care at AIIMS, New Delhi, India. She received her training in Neuroanesthesiology and Neurocritical care at the same institute. Recently, she completed a PhD in Neuroanaesthesiology and Neurocritical care from AIIMS New Delhi India. She is the recipient of the Dr. T N JHA Memorial Award in 2009 for the best paper presentation, which was awarded by the Indian Society of Anesthesiologists (ISA) in Chennai, India. She has also received the SMT Chandra and SH Narayan Wadhwani Memorial Award for Best Outgoing Postgraduate in anesthesia at the University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, in 2010. She was also the past Treasurer of the Society of Neurocritical Care (SNCC), first registered neurocritical care society in India. Dr. Kapoor has a special interest in evidence-based practice in neuroanesthesia. Additionally, she is a member of various national societies and has been an invited faculty member at various national conferences. Dr. Kapoor has written numerous chapters for various books published by national and international publishers. She has edited a number of books related to neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care with renowned international publishers.
Dr. Charu Mahajan is an Additional Professor in the Department of Neuroanaesthesiology and Neurocritical Care at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India. Renowned for her expertise in neuroanesthesia and neurocritical care, Dr. Mahajan has made significant contributions to clinical practice, research, and education in her field. She has received several prestigious awards, including the Best paper award, honorary fellowship in Neurocritical Care and presidential citation recognizing her outstanding contributions to neurocritical Care. Dr. Mahajan is a member of the editorial board of Journal of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care and reviewer of several medical journals. Dr. Mahajan's research interests focus on aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, multimodal neuromonitoring, traumatic brain injury management, and neuroprognostication.
Dr. Indu Kapoor is an Additional Professor in the Department of Neuroanesthesiology and Neurocritical Care at AIIMS, New Delhi, India. She received her training in Neuroanesthesiology and Neurocritical care at the same institute. Recently, she completed a PhD in Neuroanaesthesiology and Neurocritical care from AIIMS New Delhi India. She is the recipient of the Dr. T N JHA Memorial Award in 2009 for the best paper presentation, which was awarded by the Indian Society of Anesthesiologists (ISA) in Chennai, India. She has also received the SMT Chandra and SH Narayan Wadhwani Memorial Award for Best Outgoing Postgraduate in anesthesia at the University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, in 2010. She was also the past Treasurer of the Society of Neurocritical Care (SNCC), first registered neurocritical care society in India. Dr. Kapoor has a special interest in evidence-based practice in neuroanesthesia. Additionally, she is a member of various national societies and has been an invited faculty member at various national conferences. Dr. Kapoor has written numerous chapters for various books published by national and international publishers. She has edited a number of books related to neuroanaesthesia and neurocritical care with renowned international publishers.
Dr. Charu Mahajan is an Additional Professor in the Department of Neuroanaesthesiology and Neurocritical Care at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India. Renowned for her expertise in neuroanesthesia and neurocritical care, Dr. Mahajan has made significant contributions to clinical practice, research, and education in her field. She has received several prestigious awards, including the Best paper award, honorary fellowship in Neurocritical Care and presidential citation recognizing her outstanding contributions to neurocritical Care. Dr. Mahajan is a member of the editorial board of Journal of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care and reviewer of several medical journals. Dr. Mahajan's research interests focus on aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage, multimodal neuromonitoring, traumatic brain injury management, and neuroprognostication.
Editor
Department of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care, Neurosciences Center, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
Department of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care, Neurosciences Center, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
Department of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care, Neurosciences Center, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
Content
Part I: Introduction to Neuroanesthesia in LMICs
1. Understanding the Challenges in LMICs: The Role of Neuroanesthesia
2. Epidemiology of Neurological Diseases in LMICs
Part II: Core Principles of Neuroanesthesia
4. Basic Neuroanesthesia Principles: A Focus on Safety and Efficacy
5. Assessment and Monitoring in Neuroanesthesia
Part III: Equipment, Drugs, and Techniques
7. Essential Equipment for Neuroanesthesia
8. Medications in Neuroanesthesia: Availability and Alternatives
Part IV: Special Considerations
10. Anesthesia for Common Neurological Procedures
11. Neuroanesthesia in Pediatric Populations in LMICs
12. Managing Trauma and Neuroanesthesia in Emergency Settings
13. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management in LMICs
Part V: Postoperative Care and Neurocritical Care in LMICs
14. Postoperative Neuroanesthesia Care in Resource-Limited Settings
15. Ventilation and Respiratory Support in Neuroanesthesia
Part VI: Training, Education, and Capacity Building
16. Building Neuroanesthesia Capacity in LMICs
17. Role of Simulation and Remote Learning in LMICs
Part VII: Global Collaboration, Advocacy, and Future Directions
18. Advocacy and Global Initiatives for Neuroanesthesia in LMICs
1. Understanding the Challenges in LMICs: The Role of Neuroanesthesia
2. Epidemiology of Neurological Diseases in LMICs
Part II: Core Principles of Neuroanesthesia
4. Basic Neuroanesthesia Principles: A Focus on Safety and Efficacy
5. Assessment and Monitoring in Neuroanesthesia
Part III: Equipment, Drugs, and Techniques
7. Essential Equipment for Neuroanesthesia
8. Medications in Neuroanesthesia: Availability and Alternatives
Part IV: Special Considerations
10. Anesthesia for Common Neurological Procedures
11. Neuroanesthesia in Pediatric Populations in LMICs
12. Managing Trauma and Neuroanesthesia in Emergency Settings
13. Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management in LMICs
Part V: Postoperative Care and Neurocritical Care in LMICs
14. Postoperative Neuroanesthesia Care in Resource-Limited Settings
15. Ventilation and Respiratory Support in Neuroanesthesia
Part VI: Training, Education, and Capacity Building
16. Building Neuroanesthesia Capacity in LMICs
17. Role of Simulation and Remote Learning in LMICs
Part VII: Global Collaboration, Advocacy, and Future Directions
18. Advocacy and Global Initiatives for Neuroanesthesia in LMICs