Migraine Headache
Abstract Migraine headache is a periodic unilateral headache that may begin in childhood, but almost always develops before 30 years of age. Between 60% and 70% of migraine sufferers are…
Sterilization and Disinfection
Abstract Sterilization and disinfection are the basic components of hospital infection control activities. Every day, a number of hospitals are performing various surgical procedures. Even more number of invasive procedures…
Biostatistics
Abstract This chapter provides a brief introduction about the basic principles that underlie study design, sample size, basic concepts of biostatistics, and data analysis for clinicians. The basic concepts of…
Recent Advances in Neuroanesthesiology
Abstract Research, clinical innovations, and technological advances contribute to the wealth of information on perioperative neurosciences. In this chapter, we review some of the major recurring themes and innovative findings…
Palliative Care to Neurological and Neurosurgical Patients
Abstract Palliative care to neurological and neurosurgical patients presents many challenges. The needs of patients and their families varies according to the stages of neurological and neurosurgical illness. In acute…
Pharmacogenomics
Abstract Central to the practice of anesthesiology is the goal of safety and maximal efficacy for every individual patient. Genetics can influence drug metabolism, drug transport, and drug response target…
Quality of Life and Health-Related Issues
Abstract Advances in medical care have increased the life expectancy, and the ultimate goal of health care now is to improve, restore, or preserve quality of life (QOL). As QOL…
Stem Cell Therapy
Abstract Stems cells have been recognized as a wonder drug as they provided a ray of hope to diseases where mankind had become hopeless. Thus ever since they were put…
Pain Management
Abstract The inadequate management of postcraniotomy pain may be associated with a greater incidence of complications postprocedure and increase in the duration of hospital stay. There may be severe pain…
Universal Precautions in the Intensive Care Unit
Abstract Nosocomial infections, or health care–associated infections (HCAI), are a global problem. The basis of success of any effort for decreasing HCAI rates is the compliance of health care providers…
