Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: In principle, electrical spinal cord stimulation (SCS) can be delivered by the simplest of electrodes applied directly to the back, but today’s implanted devices are far…
Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is an adjustable, nondestructive, mode of neuromodulation that delivers therapeutic doses of electrical current to the spinal cord for the management of…
Chapter Overview Chapter Overview: Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord (SCS) can be used for relief of neuropathic pain and for several indications of nociceptive pain. These include the ischemic…
Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: This chapter deals with electrical stimulation of the spinal cord (SCS) in patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). This broad diagnosis refers to chronic regional…
Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is the term used for chronic neuropathic pain that persists or reoccurs after a surgical procedure on the lumbosacral spine. FBSS…
Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Chapter 3 deals with some of the perioperative considerations for surgery for electrical spinal cord stimulation (SCS). The invasive implantation procedure carries inherent risks, but these…
Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Chapter 4 addresses the mind of the recipient of electrical spinal cord stimulation (SCS), beyond considerations strictly of the nervous system. A brief history of the…
Chapter Overview Chapter Synopsis: Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord (SCS) improves many forms of neuropathic pain; but, contrary to our early understanding, it can also affect some forms of…
PREVENTION OF CARDIAC ARREST Special Hazards for Children Routine Precautions Treatment of Arrhythmias Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) and Fibrillation (VF) Non-shockable Rhythm (asystole & PEA (pulseless electrical activity))…
PREOPERATIVE PERIOD Drugs for Premedication Anticholinergics Sedatives Drugs to Speed Gastric Emptying Topical Local Anesthetics INTRAOPERATIVE PERIOD Induction Agents Drugs for Intubation Maintenance Neuromuscular Blocking Drugs Antagonism of Neuromuscular Blockade…
