The Greenberg Rapid Review: A Companion to the 8th Edition

576 Pages·2016·3.08 MB·English

by  Leonard I. Kranzler

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The Greenberg Rapid Review
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The Greenberg Rapid Review
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A Companion to the 8 Edition
Leonard I. Kranzler, MD, JD, FACS, FAANS
Clinical Professor of Surgery (Neurosurgery)
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
Jonathan G. Hobbs, MD
Resident Neurosurgeon
University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois
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ClinicalProfessorofSurgery(Neurosurgery),UniversityofChicago,Chicago,Illinois,JonathanG.Hobbs,MD,
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Mr.LouisWeinberg Dr.DavidKranzler Mrs.AdaRotter
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AndtomywifeUlianaandchildren,Jenelle,Justin,andJared.
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Noaccomplishmentwouldbepossiblewithouttheunwaveringandselflessloveofmyfamily,allowingmeto
pursuemyaspirationsanddreamswithoutlimits.Theyaretheoneswhomadethispossible.Myfriendsand
mentorswhoprovideguidance,support,andanoftenneededvoiceofreason;Iamgratefulforallthatyoudo.It
isformyfamily,friends,andthecountlessotherswhoareyettobenamed,thatIstrivetobeabetterphysician
andmostimportantly,abetterperson.Thankyouall.
JonathanG.Hobbs
BelowisaquotefromWalden,abookthathasprovidedinspiration,fosteredself-reflectionandadeeper
understandingofwhatmyfamilyandfriendsmeantome,andhowIwanttoapproachlife.Itismyhopethat
thesewordswillspeaktoyoutoo,eveninsomeminuteway,thatmaygiveyouhopeandreasoninthosedark
timesweallfaceduringourjourneytobecomethepersonwewanttobe.
“IwenttothewoodsbecauseIwishedtolivedeliberately,tofrontonlytheessentialfactsoflife,andseeifIcould
notlearnwhatithadtoteach,andnot,whenIcametodie,discoverthatIhadnotlived.Ididnotwishtolive
whatwasnotlife,livingissodear;nordidIwishtopracticeresignation,unlessitwasquitenecessary.Iwanted
tolivedeepandsuckoutallthemarrowoflife,tolivesosturdilyandSpartan-likeastoputtoroutallthatwas
notlife,tocutabroadswathandshaveclose,todrivelifeintoacorner,andreduceittoitslowestterms.”
―HenryDavidThoreau,Walden:Or,LifeintheWoods
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Contents
Contents ............................................................................. viii
Preface................................................................................ xi
Acknowledgments.................................................................... xiii
Special Acknowledgment............................................................. xiv
Part 1: Anatomy and Physiology
1 Gross Anatomy, Cranial, and Spinal..........................................................................1
2 Vascular Anatomy................................................................................................12
3 Neurophysiology and Regional Brain Syndromes.....................................................18
Part 2: General and Neurology
4 Neuroanesthesia...................................................................................................28
5 Sodium Homeostasis and Osmolality.....................................................................31
6 General Neurocritical Care....................................................................................36
7 Sedatives, Paralytics, Analgesics.............................................................................38
8 Endocrinology......................................................................................................44
9 Hematology.........................................................................................................48
10 Neurology for Neurosurgeons...............................................................................53
11 Neurovascular Disorders and Neurotoxicology........................................................64
Part 3: Imaging and Diagnostics
12 Plain Radiology and Contrast Agents.....................................................................68
13 Imaging and Angiography.....................................................................................73
14 Electrodiagnostics................................................................................................78
Part 4: Developmental Anomalies
15 Primary Intracranial Anomalies..............................................................................81
16 Primary Spinal Anomalies......................................................................................88
17 Primary Craniospinal Anomalies.............................................................................95
Part 5: Coma and Brain Death
18 Coma.................................................................................................................102
19 Brain Death and Organ Donation..........................................................................108
Part 6: Infection
20 Bacterial Infections of the Parenchyma and Meninges and Complex Infections.........111
21 Skull, Spine, and Post-Surgical Infections...............................................................121
22 Other Nonbacterial Infections...............................................................................128
Part 7: Hydrocephalus and Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
23 Cerebrospinal Fluid..............................................................................................132
24 Hydrocephalus – General Aspects.........................................................................138
25 Treatmentof Hydrocephalus................................................................................146
Part 8: Seizures
26 Seizure Classification and Anti-Convulsant Pharmacology........................................152
27 Special Types of Seizures.....................................................................................160