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Neurology for nurses /
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Autores principales: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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London, England :
William Heinemann Medical Books Ltd,
1981.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Front Cover; Neurology for Nurses; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Chapter 1. The planes of the body; Chapter 2. The neurone; The synapse; The nerve impulse; Chapter 3. Introduction to the central nervous system; The brain; The spinal cord; Chapter 4. The forebrain; The cerebral hemispheres; The cerebral cortex; Chapter 5. The thalamus; The thalamus; Chapter 6. The basal nuclei; Chapter 7. The hypothalamus; Control of the posterior pituitary; Control of the anterior pituitary; Action on the reticular formation; Control of the autonomic nervous system; Body temperature
- Chapter 8. The neuro-hypophysis (posterior pituitary)Antidiuretic hormone; Oxytocin; Chapter 9. The brain stem; The midbrain; The pons; The medulla oblongata; Chapter 10. The cerebellum; Chapter 11. The meninges; Chapter 12. The ventricles; Chapter 13. Cerebrospinal fluid; Chapter 14. Arterial supply of the brain; Chapter 15. Venous drainage of the brain; Chapter 16. The spinal cord; Chapter 17. Ascending sensory tracts; Chapter 18. Descending motor tracts; Chapter 19. The reflex arc; Chapter 20. An introduction to the peripheral nervous system; The spinal nerves; The cranial nerves
- Chapter 21. The spinal nervesChapter 22. The cranial nerves; Chapter 23. The nerves of the upper limb; Chapter 24. The nerves of the lower limb; Chapter 25. Sight; Chapter 26. Hearing; Chapter 27. Balance; Chapter 28. Smell and taste; Chapter 29. Touch; Chapter 30. The autonomic nervous system; The sympathetic nervous system; The parasympathetic nervous system; Chemical transmitter substances; Chapter 31. Neurological examination; Preparation of the patient; Sensory nerve pathways; Motor nerve pathways; Cranial nerves; Proprioception; Cerebellar function
- Chapter 32. Neurological investigationsLumbar puncture; Cisternal puncture; Myelography; Air encephalography; Ventriculography; Angiography; Electroencephalogram (EEG); Brain scan; Computerised axial tomography (CAT Scan); Chapter 33. Neurological observations; Level of consciousness; Pupils; Chaper 34. Nursing care of the unconscious patient; Maintenance of the airway; Skin care; Care of the mouth; Care of the eyes; Care of the bladder; Prevention of deformity; Psychological care; Chapter 35. The paralysed patient; Hemiplegia, hemiparesis; Paraplegia; Tetraplegia; Monoplegia
- Prevention of pressure soresManagement of bladder and bowel; Mobility; Daily living activities; Chapter 36. Multiple sclerosis; General appearance; Condition of the skin; Mental state; Mobility; Excretion; Special senses; Care of the skin; Nutrition; Psychological care; Mobility; Continence; Special senses; Observations; Social factors; Chapter 37. Cerebrovascular accident; Cerebral haemorrhage; Cerebral thrombosis; Cerebral embolus; General appearance; Condition of the skin; Mental state; Mobility; Excretion; Special senses; Observations; Care of the skin; Nutrition; Psychological care